FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Rabbit RdgeRd./739

Carrying Rabbit RdgeRd./739 over Ararat River

0.01-NC line; 2.20-Rt672, Patrick, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
48 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Rabbit RdgeRd./739

The Rabbit RdgeRd./739 bridge in Patrick, Virginia carries Rabbit RdgeRd./739 over Ararat River. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2007, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 127 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 8/9, 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 48.1 metric tons.

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

How Rabbit RdgeRd./739 compares

▲ 2.1
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 42%
Higher load rating than 58% of Virginia bridges
145
Bridges in Patrick · 4 in Poor condition
Rabbit RdgeRd./739 48.1 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
48.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1960
Last Reconstructed
2007
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
5.9 m (19 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
127 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000013394

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 Rabbit RdgeRd./739 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 Rabbit RdgeRd./739 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 Rabbit RdgeRd./739?

Rabbit RdgeRd./739 in Patrick, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Rabbit RdgeRd./739 inspected?

Rabbit RdgeRd./739'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 127 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Rabbit RdgeRd./739 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 Rabbit RdgeRd./739?

Rabbit RdgeRd./739 has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Rabbit RdgeRd./739?

Rabbit RdgeRd./739 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Rabbit RdgeRd./739 and does age affect safety?

Rabbit RdgeRd./739 was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 2007.

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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