FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DISMAL HOLLOW RD

Carrying DISMAL HOLLOW RD over MANASSAS RUN

0.60 TO 624 - 0.85 TO 603, Warren, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
61 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DISMAL HOLLOW RD

The DISMAL HOLLOW RD bridge in Warren, Virginia carries DISMAL HOLLOW RD over MANASSAS RUN. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 58.5 meters (192 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,504 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 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 60.7 metric tons.

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

How DISMAL HOLLOW RD compares

▲ 14.7
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Virginia bridges
81
Bridges in Warren · 1 in Poor condition
DISMAL HOLLOW RD 60.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
70.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.4
Essentiality /15
13.3
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
60.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
58.5 m (192 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,504 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000018814

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 DISMAL HOLLOW RD 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 DISMAL HOLLOW RD against other structures in Warren 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 DISMAL HOLLOW RD?

DISMAL HOLLOW RD in Warren, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is DISMAL HOLLOW RD inspected?

DISMAL HOLLOW RD'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 2,504 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DISMAL HOLLOW RD 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 DISMAL HOLLOW RD?

DISMAL HOLLOW RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 60.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DISMAL HOLLOW RD?

DISMAL HOLLOW RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is DISMAL HOLLOW RD and does age affect safety?

DISMAL HOLLOW RD was built in 1974, making it 52 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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