FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST MIDLAND TRAIL

Carrying WEST MIDLAND TRAIL over KERRS CREEK

2.00 TO 639 & 0.04 TO 631, Rockbridge, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
69 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST MIDLAND TRAIL

The WEST MIDLAND TRAIL bridge in Rockbridge, Virginia carries WEST MIDLAND TRAIL over KERRS CREEK. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1984, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.7 meters (61 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,775 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 a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.9 metric tons.

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

How WEST MIDLAND TRAIL compares

▲ 22.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Virginia bridges
255
Bridges in Rockbridge · 9 in Poor condition
WEST MIDLAND TRAIL 68.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.6
Essentiality /15
14.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
68.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Last Reconstructed
1984
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.7 m (61 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,775 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000015219

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST MIDLAND TRAIL 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 WEST MIDLAND TRAIL against other structures in Rockbridge 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 WEST MIDLAND TRAIL?

WEST MIDLAND TRAIL in Rockbridge, Virginia has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST MIDLAND TRAIL inspected?

WEST MIDLAND TRAIL'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 1,775 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST MIDLAND TRAIL 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 WEST MIDLAND TRAIL?

WEST MIDLAND TRAIL has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST MIDLAND TRAIL?

WEST MIDLAND TRAIL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WEST MIDLAND TRAIL and does age affect safety?

WEST MIDLAND TRAIL was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1984.

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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