FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Pleasant Vale Road

Carrying Pleasant Vale Road over Kettle Run

.55 Fr 826 & 1.35 To 55, Fauquier, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Pleasant Vale Road

The Pleasant Vale Road bridge in Fauquier, Virginia carries Pleasant Vale Road over Kettle Run. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 262 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.2 metric tons.

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

How Pleasant Vale Road compares

▲ 1.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 43%
Higher load rating than 57% of Virginia bridges
229
Bridges in Fauquier · 3 in Poor condition
Pleasant Vale Road 47.2 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
47.2 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
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
262 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000007415

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Pleasant Vale Road 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 Pleasant Vale Road against other structures in Fauquier 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 Pleasant Vale Road?

Pleasant Vale Road in Fauquier, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Pleasant Vale Road inspected?

Pleasant Vale Road'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 262 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Pleasant Vale Road 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 Pleasant Vale Road?

Pleasant Vale Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Pleasant Vale Road?

Pleasant Vale Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Pleasant Vale Road and does age affect safety?

Pleasant Vale Road 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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