RT.381 COMMONWLTH
Carrying RT.381 COMMONWLTH over COMMONWLTH AV O LITTL CK
0.17KEYS ST; 0.03SPUR LN, Bristol city, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RT.381 COMMONWLTH
The RT.381 COMMONWLTH bridge in Bristol city, Virginia carries RT.381 COMMONWLTH over COMMONWLTH AV O LITTL CK. It was built in 1959, making it 67 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 16,570 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 RT.381 COMMONWLTH 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
- 1959
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 16,570 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000020048
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RT.381 COMMONWLTH 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 RT.381 COMMONWLTH against other structures in Bristol city 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 RT.381 COMMONWLTH?
RT.381 COMMONWLTH in Bristol city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RT.381 COMMONWLTH inspected?
RT.381 COMMONWLTH'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 16,570 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT.381 COMMONWLTH 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 RT.381 COMMONWLTH?
RT.381 COMMONWLTH has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RT.381 COMMONWLTH?
RT.381 COMMONWLTH is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is RT.381 COMMONWLTH and does age affect safety?
RT.381 COMMONWLTH was built in 1959, making it 67 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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