FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Beaver Dam Rd/886

Carrying Beaver Dam Rd/886 over Beaver Dam Creek

0.50-Rte52; 1.20-Rte100, Carroll, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Beaver Dam Rd/886

The Beaver Dam Rd/886 bridge in Carroll, Virginia carries Beaver Dam Rd/886 over Beaver Dam Creek. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,170 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How Beaver Dam Rd/886 compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Virginia bridges
161
Bridges in Carroll · 2 in Poor condition
Beaver Dam Rd/886 32.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,170 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000004782

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Beaver Dam Rd/886 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 Beaver Dam Rd/886 against other structures in Carroll 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 Beaver Dam Rd/886?

Beaver Dam Rd/886 in Carroll, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Beaver Dam Rd/886 inspected?

Beaver Dam Rd/886'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 1,170 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Beaver Dam Rd/886 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 Beaver Dam Rd/886?

Beaver Dam Rd/886 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Beaver Dam Rd/886?

Beaver Dam Rd/886 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Beaver Dam Rd/886 and does age affect safety?

Beaver Dam Rd/886 was built in 1968, making it 58 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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