FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

STONEGA ROAD

Carrying STONEGA ROAD over CALLIHAN CREEK

1.28MTOENDMAINT&.40MTO78, Wise, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: STONEGA ROAD

The STONEGA ROAD bridge in Wise, Virginia carries STONEGA ROAD over CALLIHAN CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1997, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.7 meters (45 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 340 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 5/9, substructure 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 22.7 metric tons.

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

How STONEGA ROAD compares

▼ 23.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Virginia bridges
165
Bridges in Wise · 3 in Poor condition
STONEGA ROAD 22.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
54.2 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.2
Serviceability /30
17.2
Essentiality /15
9.8
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Last Reconstructed
1997
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
13.7 m (45 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000019350

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether STONEGA ROAD 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 STONEGA ROAD against other structures in Wise 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 STONEGA ROAD?

STONEGA ROAD in Wise, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is STONEGA ROAD inspected?

STONEGA ROAD'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 340 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. STONEGA ROAD 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 STONEGA ROAD?

STONEGA ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining STONEGA ROAD?

STONEGA ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is STONEGA ROAD and does age affect safety?

STONEGA ROAD was built in 1972, making it 54 years old and last reconstructed in 1997.

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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