FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WHITETHORNERD/623

Carrying WHITETHORNERD/623 over TOMS CREEK

0.01-END 0.90-RT652, Montgomery, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
72 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WHITETHORNERD/623

The WHITETHORNERD/623 bridge in Montgomery, Virginia carries WHITETHORNERD/623 over TOMS CREEK. It was built in 1988, making it 38 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 32.6 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 292 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 7/9. 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 71.7 metric tons.

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

How WHITETHORNERD/623 compares

▲ 25.7
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 12%
Higher load rating than 88% of Virginia bridges
196
Bridges in Montgomery · 5 in Poor condition
WHITETHORNERD/623 71.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
19.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
71.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1988
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
32.6 m (107 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
292 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000012231

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 (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WHITETHORNERD/623 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 WHITETHORNERD/623 against other structures in Montgomery 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 WHITETHORNERD/623?

WHITETHORNERD/623 in Montgomery, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WHITETHORNERD/623 inspected?

WHITETHORNERD/623'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 292 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WHITETHORNERD/623 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 WHITETHORNERD/623?

WHITETHORNERD/623 has an NBI inventory load rating of 71.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WHITETHORNERD/623?

WHITETHORNERD/623 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WHITETHORNERD/623 and does age affect safety?

WHITETHORNERD/623 was built in 1988, making it 38 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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