FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUTE 806

Carrying ROUTE 806 over COAL CREEK

.14 m to 460& .22 m fr 67, Tazewell, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 806

The ROUTE 806 bridge in Tazewell, Virginia carries ROUTE 806 over COAL CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,938 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 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.

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

How ROUTE 806 compares

▼ 32.4
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 3%
Lower load rating than 97% of Virginia bridges
204
Bridges in Tazewell · 8 in Poor condition
ROUTE 806 13.6 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
36.1 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
3.5
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
15.8 m (52 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,938 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000018686

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

ROUTE 806 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare ROUTE 806 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 ROUTE 806?

ROUTE 806 in Tazewell, Virginia has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUTE 806 inspected?

ROUTE 806'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 1,938 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 806 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ROUTE 806?

ROUTE 806 has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 806?

ROUTE 806 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ROUTE 806 and does age affect safety?

ROUTE 806 was built in 1952, making it 74 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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