FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FriendsMission/675

Carrying FriendsMission/675 over Ararat River

0.60-RT 735;0.80-RT 631, Patrick, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FriendsMission/675

The FriendsMission/675 bridge in Patrick, Virginia carries FriendsMission/675 over Ararat River. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2023, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 23.8 meters (78 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 536 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.

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

How FriendsMission/675 compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Virginia bridges
145
Bridges in Patrick · 4 in Poor condition
FriendsMission/675 43.5 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.5
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1931
Last Reconstructed
2023
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
23.8 m (78 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
536 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000013337

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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 FriendsMission/675 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 FriendsMission/675 against other structures in Patrick 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 FriendsMission/675?

FriendsMission/675 in Patrick, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FriendsMission/675 inspected?

FriendsMission/675'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 536 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FriendsMission/675 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 FriendsMission/675?

FriendsMission/675 has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FriendsMission/675?

FriendsMission/675 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FriendsMission/675 and does age affect safety?

FriendsMission/675 was built in 1931, making it 95 years old and last reconstructed in 2023.

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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