FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

James D Hagood Hy

Carrying James D Hagood Hy over Piney Creek

1.60 TO 720 - 0.70 TO 721, Halifax, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: James D Hagood Hy

The James D Hagood Hy bridge in Halifax, Virginia carries James D Hagood Hy over Piney Creek. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.0 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,797 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 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How James D Hagood Hy compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Virginia bridges
161
Bridges in Halifax · 11 in Poor condition
James D Hagood Hy 32.7 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
15.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.0 m (43 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,797 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000009191

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether James D Hagood Hy 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 James D Hagood Hy against other structures in Halifax 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 James D Hagood Hy?

James D Hagood Hy in Halifax, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is James D Hagood Hy inspected?

James D Hagood Hy'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 5,797 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. James D Hagood Hy 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 James D Hagood Hy?

James D Hagood Hy has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining James D Hagood Hy?

James D Hagood Hy is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is James D Hagood Hy and does age affect safety?

James D Hagood Hy was built in 1965, making it 61 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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