FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

OLD POOLE ROAD

Carrying OLD POOLE ROAD over GREAT CREEK

1.34 FR 618 & .75 TO 652, Brunswick, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: OLD POOLE ROAD

The OLD POOLE ROAD bridge in Brunswick, Virginia carries OLD POOLE ROAD over GREAT CREEK. It was built in 1935, making it 91 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1969, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.9 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 147 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 6.4 metric tons.

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

How OLD POOLE ROAD compares

▼ 39.6
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Virginia bridges
152
Bridges in Brunswick · 10 in Poor condition
OLD POOLE ROAD 6.4 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
24.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
1.9
Serviceability /30
8.5
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
6.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1935
Last Reconstructed
1969
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.9 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
147 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000003668

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD POOLE ROAD 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 OLD POOLE ROAD against other structures in Brunswick 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 OLD POOLE ROAD?

OLD POOLE ROAD in Brunswick, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is OLD POOLE ROAD inspected?

OLD POOLE ROAD'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 147 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD POOLE ROAD 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 OLD POOLE ROAD?

OLD POOLE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining OLD POOLE ROAD?

OLD POOLE ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is OLD POOLE ROAD and does age affect safety?

OLD POOLE ROAD was built in 1935, making it 91 years old and last reconstructed in 1969.

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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