FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Botetourt Rd 220

Carrying Botetourt Rd 220 over Craig Creek

0.57 Rt 43; 11.47 Aleg C, Botetourt, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Botetourt Rd 220

The Botetourt Rd 220 bridge in Botetourt, Virginia carries Botetourt Rd 220 over Craig Creek. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 159.4 meters (523 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,922 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 88.9 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Botetourt Rd 220 compares

▲ 42.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Virginia bridges
202
Bridges in Botetourt
Botetourt Rd 220 88.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
88.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
159.4 m (523 ft)
Deck Width
14.8 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,922 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000003274

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Botetourt Rd 220 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Botetourt Rd 220 against other structures in Botetourt and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Botetourt Rd 220?

Botetourt Rd 220 in Botetourt, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Botetourt Rd 220 inspected?

Botetourt Rd 220's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,922 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Botetourt Rd 220 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Botetourt Rd 220?

Botetourt Rd 220 has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Botetourt Rd 220?

Botetourt Rd 220 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Botetourt Rd 220 and does age affect safety?

Botetourt Rd 220 was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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