FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

W Old Mountain Rd

Carrying W Old Mountain Rd over Roundabout Creek

1.50 From604&2.20 To 208, Louisa, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: W Old Mountain Rd

The W Old Mountain Rd bridge in Louisa, Virginia carries W Old Mountain Rd over Roundabout Creek. It was built in 1957, making it 69 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 262 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 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 75.3 metric tons.

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

How W Old Mountain Rd compares

▲ 29.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Virginia bridges
93
Bridges in Louisa · 2 in Poor condition
W Old Mountain Rd 75.3 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
75.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1957
Last Reconstructed
2011
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
4.5 m (15 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
262 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000011507

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether W Old Mountain Rd 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 W Old Mountain Rd against other structures in Louisa 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 W Old Mountain Rd?

W Old Mountain Rd in Louisa, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is W Old Mountain Rd inspected?

W Old Mountain 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 262 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. W Old Mountain Rd 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 W Old Mountain Rd?

W Old Mountain Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 75.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining W Old Mountain Rd?

W Old Mountain Rd is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is W Old Mountain Rd and does age affect safety?

W Old Mountain Rd was built in 1957, making it 69 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.

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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