OLD ROCKLICK RD.
Carrying OLD ROCKLICK RD. over LEVISA RIVER
.00FRRT460;.01TORT700, Buchanan, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD ROCKLICK RD.
The OLD ROCKLICK RD. bridge in Buchanan, Virginia carries OLD ROCKLICK RD. over LEVISA RIVER. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 67.0 meters (220 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,973 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 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD ROCKLICK RD. compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Last Reconstructed
- 2001
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 67.0 m (220 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.5 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,973 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000003924
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
OLD ROCKLICK RD. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare OLD ROCKLICK RD. against other structures in Buchanan 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 ROCKLICK RD.?
OLD ROCKLICK RD. in Buchanan, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD ROCKLICK RD. inspected?
OLD ROCKLICK RD.'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 1,973 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD ROCKLICK RD. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD ROCKLICK RD.?
OLD ROCKLICK RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD ROCKLICK RD.?
OLD ROCKLICK RD. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OLD ROCKLICK RD. and does age affect safety?
OLD ROCKLICK RD. was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.
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.
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