FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Spring Br.Rd./ 823

Carrying Spring Br.Rd./ 823 over Ararat River

00.10 RT 735;01.30 RT 631, Patrick, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Spring Br.Rd./ 823

The Spring Br.Rd./ 823 bridge in Patrick, Virginia carries Spring Br.Rd./ 823 over Ararat River. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2011, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 84 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 51.7 metric tons.

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

How Spring Br.Rd./ 823 compares

▲ 5.7
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Virginia bridges
145
Bridges in Patrick · 4 in Poor condition
Spring Br.Rd./ 823 51.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
51.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Last Reconstructed
2011
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
6.4 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
84 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000013412

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • 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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Spring Br.Rd./ 823 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 Spring Br.Rd./ 823 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 Spring Br.Rd./ 823?

Spring Br.Rd./ 823 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 Spring Br.Rd./ 823 inspected?

Spring Br.Rd./ 823'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 84 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Spring Br.Rd./ 823 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 Spring Br.Rd./ 823?

Spring Br.Rd./ 823 has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Spring Br.Rd./ 823?

Spring Br.Rd./ 823 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Spring Br.Rd./ 823 and does age affect safety?

Spring Br.Rd./ 823 was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 2011.

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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