FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Parker Road

Carrying Parker Road over Branch Sandy Creek

0.0 TO DCL-0.85 TO DEADEN, Danville city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Parker Road

The Parker Road bridge in Danville city, Virginia carries Parker Road over Branch Sandy Creek. It was built in 1977, making it 49 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.5 meters (41 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 430 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.0 metric tons.

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

How Parker Road compares

▼ 17.0
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Virginia bridges
50
Bridges in Danville city · 2 in Poor condition
Parker Road 29.0 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
5.2
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1977
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.5 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
430 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000013824

How to read this record

Parker Road is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare Parker Road against other structures in Danville city 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 Parker Road?

Parker Road in Danville city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Parker Road inspected?

Parker 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 430 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Parker Road is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Parker Road?

Parker Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Parker Road?

Parker Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Parker Road and does age affect safety?

Parker Road was built in 1977, making it 49 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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