FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LEATHERWOOD LANE

Carrying LEATHERWOOD LANE over STREAM

.01 TO 460 & .20 TO W VA, Tazewell, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
74 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LEATHERWOOD LANE

The LEATHERWOOD LANE bridge in Tazewell, Virginia carries LEATHERWOOD LANE over STREAM. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 9.4 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,046 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 73.5 metric tons.

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

How LEATHERWOOD LANE compares

▲ 27.5
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Virginia bridges
204
Bridges in Tazewell · 8 in Poor condition
LEATHERWOOD LANE 73.5 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
73.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,046 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000018653

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LEATHERWOOD LANE 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 LEATHERWOOD LANE against other structures in Tazewell 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 LEATHERWOOD LANE?

LEATHERWOOD LANE in Tazewell, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LEATHERWOOD LANE inspected?

LEATHERWOOD LANE'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 10,046 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEATHERWOOD LANE 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 LEATHERWOOD LANE?

LEATHERWOOD LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 73.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LEATHERWOOD LANE?

LEATHERWOOD LANE is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is LEATHERWOOD LANE and does age affect safety?

LEATHERWOOD LANE was built in 1979, making it 47 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.