WBL ROGERS CLARK
Carrying WBL ROGERS CLARK over POLECAT CREEK
3.3M I95NBL-7.2M B.G. CL, Caroline, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: WBL ROGERS CLARK
The WBL ROGERS CLARK bridge in Caroline, Virginia carries WBL ROGERS CLARK over POLECAT CREEK. It was built in 1951, making it 75 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 39.6 meters (130 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,242 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 5/9, 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 32.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How WBL ROGERS CLARK 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
- 1951
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 39.6 m (130 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,242 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000004397
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • 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 WBL ROGERS CLARK 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 WBL ROGERS CLARK against other structures in Caroline 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 WBL ROGERS CLARK?
WBL ROGERS CLARK in Caroline, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is WBL ROGERS CLARK inspected?
WBL ROGERS CLARK'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 5,242 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WBL ROGERS CLARK 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 WBL ROGERS CLARK?
WBL ROGERS CLARK has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining WBL ROGERS CLARK?
WBL ROGERS CLARK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is WBL ROGERS CLARK and does age affect safety?
WBL ROGERS CLARK was built in 1951, making it 75 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.
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