FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WERT FAULKNER HW

Carrying WERT FAULKNER HW over TRIB CEDAR CREEK

0.30 TO 608 & 0.02 TO 11, Rockbridge, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WERT FAULKNER HW

The WERT FAULKNER HW bridge in Rockbridge, Virginia carries WERT FAULKNER HW over TRIB CEDAR CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,021 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. 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 23.6 metric tons.

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

How WERT FAULKNER HW compares

▼ 22.4
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Virginia bridges
255
Bridges in Rockbridge · 9 in Poor condition
WERT FAULKNER HW 23.6 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
9.5 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,021 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000015347

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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WERT FAULKNER HW 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 WERT FAULKNER HW 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 WERT FAULKNER HW?

WERT FAULKNER HW in Rockbridge, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WERT FAULKNER HW inspected?

WERT FAULKNER HW'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 3,021 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WERT FAULKNER HW 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 WERT FAULKNER HW?

WERT FAULKNER HW has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WERT FAULKNER HW?

WERT FAULKNER HW is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WERT FAULKNER HW and does age affect safety?

WERT FAULKNER HW 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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