JamesMonroeHwy SBL
Carrying JamesMonroeHwy SBL over Crooked Run
Madison / Culpeper CL, Culpeper, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: JamesMonroeHwy SBL
The JamesMonroeHwy SBL bridge in Culpeper, Virginia carries JamesMonroeHwy SBL over Crooked Run. It was built in 1969, making it 57 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 10,181 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, 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 44.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How JamesMonroeHwy SBL 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
- 1969
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 39.6 m (130 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.7 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10,181 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000005591
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JamesMonroeHwy SBL 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 JamesMonroeHwy SBL against other structures in Culpeper 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 JamesMonroeHwy SBL?
JamesMonroeHwy SBL in Culpeper, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is JamesMonroeHwy SBL inspected?
JamesMonroeHwy SBL'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 10,181 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JamesMonroeHwy SBL 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 JamesMonroeHwy SBL?
JamesMonroeHwy SBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining JamesMonroeHwy SBL?
JamesMonroeHwy SBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is JamesMonroeHwy SBL and does age affect safety?
JamesMonroeHwy SBL was built in 1969, making it 57 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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