CARPERS VALLEY RD
Carrying CARPERS VALLEY RD over BUFFALO LICK RUN
1.15 TO 50-0.40 CLARKE CO, Frederick, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CARPERS VALLEY RD
The CARPERS VALLEY RD bridge in Frederick, Virginia carries CARPERS VALLEY RD over BUFFALO LICK RUN. It was built in 1919, making it 107 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1941, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 19.8 meters (65 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,060 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 a deck rating of 5/9, 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 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CARPERS VALLEY RD 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
- 1919
- Last Reconstructed
- 1941
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 19.8 m (65 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.8 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,060 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000008298
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 CARPERS VALLEY 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 CARPERS VALLEY RD against other structures in Frederick 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 CARPERS VALLEY RD?
CARPERS VALLEY RD in Frederick, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CARPERS VALLEY RD inspected?
CARPERS VALLEY 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 1,060 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CARPERS VALLEY 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 CARPERS VALLEY RD?
CARPERS VALLEY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CARPERS VALLEY RD?
CARPERS VALLEY RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is CARPERS VALLEY RD and does age affect safety?
CARPERS VALLEY RD was built in 1919, making it 107 years old and last reconstructed in 1941.
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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