FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Carpenters Mill Rd

Carrying Carpenters Mill Rd over Dark Run

1.50 From 230& .10 To 625, Madison, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Carpenters Mill Rd

The Carpenters Mill Rd bridge in Madison, Virginia carries Carpenters Mill Rd over Dark Run. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2009, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 926 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How Carpenters Mill Rd compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Virginia bridges
80
Bridges in Madison · 5 in Poor condition
Carpenters Mill Rd 32.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Last Reconstructed
2009
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
926 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000011752

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Carpenters Mill 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 Carpenters Mill 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 Carpenters Mill Rd?

Carpenters Mill Rd in Madison, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Carpenters Mill Rd inspected?

Carpenters Mill 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 926 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Carpenters Mill Rd is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Carpenters Mill Rd?

Carpenters Mill Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Carpenters Mill Rd?

Carpenters Mill Rd is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Carpenters Mill Rd and does age affect safety?

Carpenters Mill Rd was built in 1985, making it 41 years old and last reconstructed in 2009.

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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