FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Bohon HollowRd/734

Carrying Bohon HollowRd/734 over Roanoke River

0.02-Rte871; 0.01-Rte639, Roanoke, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Bohon HollowRd/734

The Bohon HollowRd/734 bridge in Roanoke, Virginia carries Bohon HollowRd/734 over Roanoke River. It was built in 1948, making it 78 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 44.2 meters (145 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 160 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.

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

How Bohon HollowRd/734 compares

▼ 28.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Virginia bridges
204
Bridges in Roanoke
Bohon HollowRd/734 17.2 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.4 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.7
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1948
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
44.2 m (145 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
160 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000015092

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 Bohon HollowRd/734 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 Bohon HollowRd/734 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 Bohon HollowRd/734?

Bohon HollowRd/734 in Roanoke, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Bohon HollowRd/734 inspected?

Bohon HollowRd/734'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 160 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Bohon HollowRd/734 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 Bohon HollowRd/734?

Bohon HollowRd/734 has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Bohon HollowRd/734?

Bohon HollowRd/734 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Bohon HollowRd/734 and does age affect safety?

Bohon HollowRd/734 was built in 1948, making it 78 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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