FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Vandola Road

Carrying Vandola Road over Trib. Dan River

0.35 TO 58 - 1.37 TO 872, Pittsylvania, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
90 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Vandola Road

The Vandola Road bridge in Pittsylvania, Virginia carries Vandola Road over Trib. Dan River. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 836 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 89.8 metric tons.

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

How Vandola Road compares

▲ 43.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Virginia bridges
267
Bridges in Pittsylvania · 14 in Poor condition
Vandola Road 89.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
89.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
836 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000013784

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Vandola 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 Vandola Road against other structures in Pittsylvania 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 Vandola Road?

Vandola Road in Pittsylvania, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Vandola Road inspected?

Vandola 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 836 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Vandola 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 Vandola Road?

Vandola Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Vandola Road?

Vandola Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Vandola Road and does age affect safety?

Vandola Road was built in 1990, making it 36 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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