FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JenningsCrkRd/614

Carrying JenningsCrkRd/614 over Jennings Creek

1.65-Rte618; 1.20-end 614, Botetourt, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JenningsCrkRd/614

The JenningsCrkRd/614 bridge in Botetourt, Virginia carries JenningsCrkRd/614 over Jennings Creek. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 134 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 29.0 metric tons.

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

How JenningsCrkRd/614 compares

▼ 17.0
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Virginia bridges
202
Bridges in Botetourt
JenningsCrkRd/614 29.0 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
64.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
13.2
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
134 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000003361

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JenningsCrkRd/614 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 JenningsCrkRd/614 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 JenningsCrkRd/614?

JenningsCrkRd/614 in Botetourt, Virginia has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JenningsCrkRd/614 inspected?

JenningsCrkRd/614'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 134 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JenningsCrkRd/614 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 JenningsCrkRd/614?

JenningsCrkRd/614 has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JenningsCrkRd/614?

JenningsCrkRd/614 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is JenningsCrkRd/614 and does age affect safety?

JenningsCrkRd/614 was built in 1932, making it 94 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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