FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

S FT Valley Road

Carrying S FT Valley Road over Popham Run

.43 From 643 & .24 To 646, Madison, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: S FT Valley Road

The S FT Valley Road bridge in Madison, Virginia carries S FT Valley Road over Popham Run. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,452 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.7 metric tons.

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

How S FT Valley Road compares

▼ 4.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Virginia bridges
80
Bridges in Madison · 5 in Poor condition
S FT Valley Road 41.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
9.0
Special reductions
−3.5

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
41.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,452 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000011733

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether S FT Valley Road 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 S FT Valley Road against other structures in Madison 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 S FT Valley Road?

S FT Valley Road in Madison, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is S FT Valley Road inspected?

S FT Valley 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 1,452 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. S FT Valley Road 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 S FT Valley Road?

S FT Valley Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining S FT Valley Road?

S FT Valley Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is S FT Valley Road and does age affect safety?

S FT Valley Road was built in 1967, making it 59 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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