FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Church Hill Road

Carrying Church Hill Road over Popham Run

.07 From 231 & .93 To 603, Madison, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Church Hill Road

The Church Hill Road bridge in Madison, Virginia carries Church Hill Road over Popham Run. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 128 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 7/9, 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 57.2 metric tons.

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

How Church Hill Road compares

▲ 11.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 26%
Higher load rating than 74% of Virginia bridges
80
Bridges in Madison · 5 in Poor condition
Church Hill Road 57.2 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
16.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
57.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Last Reconstructed
2008
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
128 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000011786

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 Church Hill 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 Church Hill 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 Church Hill Road?

Church Hill Road in Madison, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Church Hill Road inspected?

Church Hill 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 128 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Church Hill 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 Church Hill Road?

Church Hill Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Church Hill Road?

Church Hill Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Church Hill Road and does age affect safety?

Church Hill Road was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.

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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