FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

TUMBLING CREEK RD

Carrying TUMBLING CREEK RD over TUMBLING CREEK

.15 FR END MAI1.85 TO 613, Washington, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
47 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: TUMBLING CREEK RD

The TUMBLING CREEK RD bridge in Washington, Virginia carries TUMBLING CREEK RD over TUMBLING CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2015, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 90 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 47.2 metric tons.

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

How TUMBLING CREEK RD compares

▲ 1.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 43%
Higher load rating than 57% of Virginia bridges
186
Bridges in Washington · 2 in Poor condition
TUMBLING CREEK RD 47.2 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
17.5
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Last Reconstructed
2015
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
90 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000019180

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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether TUMBLING CREEK 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 TUMBLING CREEK RD 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 TUMBLING CREEK RD?

TUMBLING CREEK RD in Washington, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is TUMBLING CREEK RD inspected?

TUMBLING CREEK 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 90 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TUMBLING CREEK 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 TUMBLING CREEK RD?

TUMBLING CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 47.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining TUMBLING CREEK RD?

TUMBLING CREEK RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is TUMBLING CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

TUMBLING CREEK RD was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 2015.

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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