FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUTE 814

Carrying ROUTE 814 over HARDYS CREEK

0.0 TO R 58& 0.0 T0 R 664, Lee, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 814

The ROUTE 814 bridge in Lee, Virginia carries ROUTE 814 over HARDYS CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.3 meters (47 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 12 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.4 metric tons.

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

How ROUTE 814 compares

▼ 10.6
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Virginia bridges
153
Bridges in Lee · 12 in Poor condition
ROUTE 814 35.4 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.3 m (47 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
12 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000010996

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for 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

ROUTE 814 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 ROUTE 814 against other structures in Lee 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 ROUTE 814?

ROUTE 814 in Lee, Virginia has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUTE 814 inspected?

ROUTE 814'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 12 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 814 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 ROUTE 814?

ROUTE 814 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 814?

ROUTE 814 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ROUTE 814 and does age affect safety?

ROUTE 814 was built in 1932, making it 94 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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