THE GROVE ROAD
Carrying THE GROVE ROAD over WHETSTONE CREEK
2.2 FR 626 & .0 TO 602, Nottoway, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: THE GROVE ROAD
The THE GROVE ROAD bridge in Nottoway, Virginia carries THE GROVE ROAD over WHETSTONE CREEK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 49 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How THE GROVE ROAD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1959
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 49 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000012836
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether THE GROVE 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 THE GROVE ROAD against other structures in Nottoway 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 THE GROVE ROAD?
THE GROVE ROAD in Nottoway, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is THE GROVE ROAD inspected?
THE GROVE 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 49 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. THE GROVE 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 THE GROVE ROAD?
THE GROVE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining THE GROVE ROAD?
THE GROVE ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is THE GROVE ROAD and does age affect safety?
THE GROVE ROAD was built in 1959, making it 67 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.
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