FLANNIGAN MILL RD
Carrying FLANNIGAN MILL RD over MATADEGUIN CREEK
1.3 TO 619N & .95 TO 606S, Hanover, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FLANNIGAN MILL RD
The FLANNIGAN MILL RD bridge in Hanover, Virginia carries FLANNIGAN MILL RD over MATADEGUIN CREEK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.0 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 764 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 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FLANNIGAN MILL RD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1968
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.0 m (52 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.6 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 764 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000009571
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
FLANNIGAN MILL RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FLANNIGAN MILL RD against other structures in Hanover 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 FLANNIGAN MILL RD?
FLANNIGAN MILL RD in Hanover, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FLANNIGAN MILL RD inspected?
FLANNIGAN MILL 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 764 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FLANNIGAN MILL RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FLANNIGAN MILL RD?
FLANNIGAN MILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FLANNIGAN MILL RD?
FLANNIGAN MILL RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is FLANNIGAN MILL RD and does age affect safety?
FLANNIGAN MILL RD 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.
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