FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Clarksbury Road

Carrying Clarksbury Road over Rosa Swamp

0.10 mi. to Int. Rte. 702, Southampton, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Clarksbury Road

The Clarksbury Road bridge in Southampton, Virginia carries Clarksbury Road over Rosa Swamp. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of other and spans 3 sections, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 269 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 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 46.1 metric tons.

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

How Clarksbury Road compares

▲ 0.1
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 44%
Higher load rating than 56% of Virginia bridges
145
Bridges in Southampton · 3 in Poor condition
Clarksbury Road 46.1 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
46.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Other
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
269 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000017862

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Clarksbury Road 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 Clarksbury Road against other structures in Southampton 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 Clarksbury Road?

Clarksbury Road in Southampton, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Clarksbury Road inspected?

Clarksbury Road'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 269 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Clarksbury Road 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 Clarksbury Road?

Clarksbury Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Clarksbury Road?

Clarksbury Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Clarksbury Road and does age affect safety?

Clarksbury Road was built in 1973, making it 53 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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