FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COAL HOLLOW RD/705

Carrying COAL HOLLOW RD/705 over SLATE BRANCH

0.84-RT619; 0.75-RT114, Montgomery, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
26 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COAL HOLLOW RD/705

The COAL HOLLOW RD/705 bridge in Montgomery, Virginia carries COAL HOLLOW RD/705 over SLATE BRANCH. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 108 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 26.3 metric tons.

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

How COAL HOLLOW RD/705 compares

▼ 19.7
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 12%
Lower load rating than 88% of Virginia bridges
196
Bridges in Montgomery · 5 in Poor condition
COAL HOLLOW RD/705 26.3 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
50.1
Serviceability /30
9.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
26.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
5.5 m (18 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
108 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000012312

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 COAL HOLLOW RD/705 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 COAL HOLLOW RD/705 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 COAL HOLLOW RD/705?

COAL HOLLOW RD/705 in Montgomery, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COAL HOLLOW RD/705 inspected?

COAL HOLLOW RD/705'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 108 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COAL HOLLOW RD/705 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 COAL HOLLOW RD/705?

COAL HOLLOW RD/705 has an NBI inventory load rating of 26.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COAL HOLLOW RD/705?

COAL HOLLOW RD/705 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is COAL HOLLOW RD/705 and does age affect safety?

COAL HOLLOW RD/705 was built in 1932, making it 94 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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