FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Locust Grove Ch Rd

Carrying Locust Grove Ch Rd over Beautiful Run

.50 From 620 &2.70 To 621, Madison, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Locust Grove Ch Rd

The Locust Grove Ch Rd bridge in Madison, Virginia carries Locust Grove Ch Rd over Beautiful Run. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 206 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 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 43.5 metric tons.

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

How Locust Grove Ch Rd compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Virginia bridges
80
Bridges in Madison · 5 in Poor condition
Locust Grove Ch Rd 43.5 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
206 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000011751

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Locust Grove Ch 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 Locust Grove Ch Rd 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 Locust Grove Ch Rd?

Locust Grove Ch Rd in Madison, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Locust Grove Ch Rd inspected?

Locust Grove Ch 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 206 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Locust Grove Ch 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 Locust Grove Ch Rd?

Locust Grove Ch Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Locust Grove Ch Rd?

Locust Grove Ch Rd is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Locust Grove Ch Rd and does age affect safety?

Locust Grove Ch Rd was built in 1969, making it 57 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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