FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MEADOW ROAD

Carrying MEADOW ROAD over BOAR SWAMP

2.40 GRAPEVINE RD 0.40 60, Henrico, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
39 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MEADOW ROAD

The MEADOW ROAD bridge in Henrico, Virginia carries MEADOW ROAD over BOAR SWAMP. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 570 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. 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 38.8 metric tons.

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

How MEADOW ROAD compares

▼ 7.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Virginia bridges
352
Bridges in Henrico · 6 in Poor condition
MEADOW ROAD 38.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
27.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
38.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
570 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000009652

How to read this record

MEADOW ROAD 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 MEADOW ROAD against other structures in Henrico 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 MEADOW ROAD?

MEADOW ROAD in Henrico, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MEADOW ROAD inspected?

MEADOW ROAD'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 570 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MEADOW ROAD 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 MEADOW ROAD?

MEADOW ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 38.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MEADOW ROAD?

MEADOW ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is MEADOW ROAD and does age affect safety?

MEADOW ROAD was built in 1954, making it 72 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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