FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Seminole Trail SBL

Carrying Seminole Trail SBL over Rapidan River

Greene/Madison Line, Greene, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Seminole Trail SBL

The Seminole Trail SBL bridge in Greene, Virginia carries Seminole Trail SBL over Rapidan River. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 6 sections, stretching 107.3 meters (352 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,103 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.9 metric tons.

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

How Seminole Trail SBL compares

▲ 3.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Virginia bridges
49
Bridges in Greene · 3 in Poor condition
Seminole Trail SBL 49.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
12.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
49.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
6
Structure Length
107.3 m (352 ft)
Deck Width
10.9 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,103 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000008963

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) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Seminole Trail 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 Seminole Trail SBL against other structures in Greene 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 Seminole Trail SBL?

Seminole Trail SBL in Greene, 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 Seminole Trail SBL inspected?

Seminole Trail 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 9,103 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Seminole Trail 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 Seminole Trail SBL?

Seminole Trail SBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Seminole Trail SBL?

Seminole Trail SBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Seminole Trail SBL and does age affect safety?

Seminole Trail SBL was built in 1967, making it 59 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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