FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

JAMESTOWN ROAD/812

Carrying JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 over BLACKWATER RIVER

0.00 RT 709; 0.90 RT 919, Franklin, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
56 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: JAMESTOWN ROAD/812

The JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 bridge in Franklin, Virginia carries JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 over BLACKWATER RIVER. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 41.8 meters (137 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 679 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.2 metric tons.

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

How JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 compares

▲ 10.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 27%
Higher load rating than 73% of Virginia bridges
174
Bridges in Franklin · 4 in Poor condition
JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 56.2 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
16.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
56.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
41.8 m (137 ft)
Deck Width
7.8 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
679 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000007992

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 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 JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 against other structures in Franklin 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 JAMESTOWN ROAD/812?

JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 in Franklin, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 inspected?

JAMESTOWN ROAD/812'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 679 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for JAMESTOWN ROAD/812?

JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining JAMESTOWN ROAD/812?

JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 and does age affect safety?

JAMESTOWN ROAD/812 was built in 1988, making it 38 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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