FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Plantation Rd./115

Carrying Plantation Rd./115 over Carvins Creek

4.76-Rte221; 0.29-Rte11, Roanoke, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Plantation Rd./115

The Plantation Rd./115 bridge in Roanoke, Virginia carries Plantation Rd./115 over Carvins Creek. It was built in 1967, making it 59 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,723 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How Plantation Rd./115 compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Virginia bridges
204
Bridges in Roanoke
Plantation Rd./115 32.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1967
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,723 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000014926

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Plantation Rd./115 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 Plantation Rd./115 against other structures in Roanoke 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 Plantation Rd./115?

Plantation Rd./115 in Roanoke, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Plantation Rd./115 inspected?

Plantation Rd./115'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 9,723 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Plantation Rd./115 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 Plantation Rd./115?

Plantation Rd./115 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Plantation Rd./115?

Plantation Rd./115 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Plantation Rd./115 and does age affect safety?

Plantation Rd./115 was built in 1967, making it 59 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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