FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Max Creek Rd/655

Carrying Max Creek Rd/655 over Mack Creek

0.15-Rte693;0.45-dead end, Pulaski, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Max Creek Rd/655

The Max Creek Rd/655 bridge in Pulaski, Virginia carries Max Creek Rd/655 over Mack Creek. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 23.5 meters (77 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 108 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

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

How Max Creek Rd/655 compares

▼ 14.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Virginia bridges
105
Bridges in Pulaski · 3 in Poor condition
Max Creek Rd/655 31.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
23.5 m (77 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
108 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000014587

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Max Creek Rd/655 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 Max Creek Rd/655 against other structures in Pulaski 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 Max Creek Rd/655?

Max Creek Rd/655 in Pulaski, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Max Creek Rd/655 inspected?

Max Creek Rd/655'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 108 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Max Creek Rd/655 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Max Creek Rd/655?

Max Creek Rd/655 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Max Creek Rd/655?

Max Creek Rd/655 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Max Creek Rd/655 and does age affect safety?

Max Creek Rd/655 was built in 1932, making it 94 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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