FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SUGAR HILL RD

Carrying SUGAR HILL RD over BORDENS MARSH RUN

0.00 TO 622 - 0.06 TO 644, Clarke, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SUGAR HILL RD

The SUGAR HILL RD bridge in Clarke, Virginia carries SUGAR HILL RD over BORDENS MARSH RUN. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 454 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 88.9 metric tons.

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

How SUGAR HILL RD compares

▲ 42.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Virginia bridges
38
Bridges in Clarke
SUGAR HILL RD 88.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
88.9 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
3
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
454 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000005447

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SUGAR HILL RD 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 SUGAR HILL RD against other structures in Clarke 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 SUGAR HILL RD?

SUGAR HILL RD in Clarke, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SUGAR HILL RD inspected?

SUGAR HILL 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 454 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SUGAR HILL RD 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 SUGAR HILL RD?

SUGAR HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SUGAR HILL RD?

SUGAR HILL RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SUGAR HILL RD and does age affect safety?

SUGAR HILL RD 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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