FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LONE OAK ROAD

Carrying LONE OAK ROAD over LET ALONE CREEK

0.3 FR 670 & 2.0 TO 47, Mecklenburg, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
34 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LONE OAK ROAD

The LONE OAK ROAD bridge in Mecklenburg, Virginia carries LONE OAK ROAD over LET ALONE CREEK. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 17 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 5/9, 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 34.0 metric tons.

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

How LONE OAK ROAD compares

▼ 12.0
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 38%
Lower load rating than 62% of Virginia bridges
160
Bridges in Mecklenburg · 9 in Poor condition
LONE OAK ROAD 34.0 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
34.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.4 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
17 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000011967

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) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 LONE OAK 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 LONE OAK ROAD against other structures in Mecklenburg 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 LONE OAK ROAD?

LONE OAK ROAD in Mecklenburg, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LONE OAK ROAD inspected?

LONE OAK 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 17 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LONE OAK 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 LONE OAK ROAD?

LONE OAK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LONE OAK ROAD?

LONE OAK ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LONE OAK ROAD and does age affect safety?

LONE OAK ROAD was built in 1965, making it 61 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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