FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Finks Hollow Lane

Carrying Finks Hollow Lane over Rose River

.10 From 670& 1.60 To End, Madison, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Finks Hollow Lane

The Finks Hollow Lane bridge in Madison, Virginia carries Finks Hollow Lane over Rose River. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.9 meters (108 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 72 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 6/9, substructure 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 35.4 metric tons.

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

How Finks Hollow Lane compares

▼ 10.6
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Virginia bridges
80
Bridges in Madison · 5 in Poor condition
Finks Hollow Lane 35.4 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.3
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1966
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
32.9 m (108 ft)
Deck Width
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
72 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000011790

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Finks Hollow Lane 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 Finks Hollow Lane 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 Finks Hollow Lane?

Finks Hollow Lane in Madison, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Finks Hollow Lane inspected?

Finks Hollow Lane'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 72 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Finks Hollow Lane 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 Finks Hollow Lane?

Finks Hollow Lane has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Finks Hollow Lane?

Finks Hollow Lane is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Finks Hollow Lane and does age affect safety?

Finks Hollow Lane was built in 1966, making it 60 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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