BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD
Carrying BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD over BR REED CREEK
.05M TO 680 & .75M TO END, Wythe, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD
The BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD bridge in Wythe, Virginia carries BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD over BR REED CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.0 meters (46 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 445 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 56.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1932
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 14.0 m (46 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.1 m (13 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 445 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000019757
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD 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 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD against other structures in Wythe 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 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD?
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD in Wythe, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD inspected?
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN 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 445 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD 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 BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD?
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 56.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD?
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD and does age affect safety?
BRUSHY MOUNTAIN RD was built in 1932, making it 94 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.
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