FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUTE 0081 N&SBL

Carrying ROUTE 0081 N&SBL over HALL CREEK

0.66 FFR 91; 1.71 TO 737, Washington, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 0081 N&SBL

The ROUTE 0081 N&SBL bridge in Washington, Virginia carries ROUTE 0081 N&SBL over HALL CREEK. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.2 meters (27 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 18,764 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. 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 88.9 metric tons.

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

How ROUTE 0081 N&SBL compares

▲ 42.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Virginia bridges
186
Bridges in Washington · 2 in Poor condition
ROUTE 0081 N&SBL 88.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
14.0
Essentiality /15
2.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
88.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1963
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
18,764 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000018956

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 0081 N&SBL 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 0081 N&SBL against other structures in Washington 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 0081 N&SBL?

ROUTE 0081 N&SBL in Washington, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUTE 0081 N&SBL inspected?

ROUTE 0081 N&SBL'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 18,764 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 0081 N&SBL 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 ROUTE 0081 N&SBL?

ROUTE 0081 N&SBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 0081 N&SBL?

ROUTE 0081 N&SBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is ROUTE 0081 N&SBL and does age affect safety?

ROUTE 0081 N&SBL was built in 1963, making it 63 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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