FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WEST 29TH STREET

Carrying WEST 29TH STREET over TRIB MAURY RIVER

0.00 CULVERT A-0.05 CAREY, Buena Vista city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WEST 29TH STREET

The WEST 29TH STREET bridge in Buena Vista city, Virginia carries WEST 29TH STREET over TRIB MAURY RIVER. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,954 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.7 metric tons.

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

How WEST 29TH STREET compares

▼ 4.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Virginia bridges
18
Bridges in Buena Vista city
WEST 29TH STREET 41.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.6
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,954 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000020070

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WEST 29TH STREET 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 WEST 29TH STREET against other structures in Buena Vista 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 WEST 29TH STREET?

WEST 29TH STREET in Buena Vista city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WEST 29TH STREET inspected?

WEST 29TH STREET'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 9,954 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WEST 29TH STREET is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WEST 29TH STREET?

WEST 29TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WEST 29TH STREET?

WEST 29TH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WEST 29TH STREET and does age affect safety?

WEST 29TH STREET was built in 1989, making it 37 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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