FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROUTE 0099

Carrying ROUTE 0099 over PEAK CREEK

013081 0114ECL PULA, Pulaski, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 0099

The ROUTE 0099 bridge in Pulaski, Virginia carries ROUTE 0099 over PEAK CREEK. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 48.7 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,467 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.3 metric tons.

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

How ROUTE 0099 compares

▼ 9.7
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Virginia bridges
105
Bridges in Pulaski · 3 in Poor condition
ROUTE 0099 36.3 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
46.7 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
8.7
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
36.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1961
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
48.7 m (160 ft)
Deck Width
11.2 m (37 ft)
Owner
Town/Township Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,467 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000021265

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

ROUTE 0099 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 ROUTE 0099 against other structures in Pulaski 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 ROUTE 0099?

ROUTE 0099 in Pulaski, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROUTE 0099 inspected?

ROUTE 0099'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 7,467 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 0099 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 ROUTE 0099?

ROUTE 0099 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 0099?

ROUTE 0099 is owned and maintained by Town/Township Highway Agency.

How old is ROUTE 0099 and does age affect safety?

ROUTE 0099 was built in 1961, making it 65 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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