ROUTE F238
Carrying ROUTE F238 over TRIB DRY FORK
1.52 RT 718 - 1.97 RT 724, Rockingham, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE F238
The ROUTE F238 bridge in Rockingham, Virginia carries ROUTE F238 over TRIB DRY FORK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,227 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. All reported major components score above the Poor 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 ROUTE F238 compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1960
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.6 m (38 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,227 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000015738
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE F238 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 ROUTE F238 against other structures in Rockingham 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 ROUTE F238?
ROUTE F238 in Rockingham, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROUTE F238 inspected?
ROUTE F238'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 1,227 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE F238 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 ROUTE F238?
ROUTE F238 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE F238?
ROUTE F238 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ROUTE F238 and does age affect safety?
ROUTE F238 was built in 1960, making it 66 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.
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