FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WALMSLEY BOULEVARD

Carrying WALMSLEY BOULEVARD over GRINDALL CREEK

.02 FR LINDLAW & .11 TO 1, Richmond city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WALMSLEY BOULEVARD

The WALMSLEY BOULEVARD bridge in Richmond city, Virginia carries WALMSLEY BOULEVARD over GRINDALL CREEK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,881 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 3/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How WALMSLEY BOULEVARD compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Virginia bridges
125
Bridges in Richmond city · 11 in Poor condition
WALMSLEY BOULEVARD 32.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
15.0
Serviceability /30
26.0
Essentiality /15
13.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,881 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000021367

How to read this record

WALMSLEY BOULEVARD 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 WALMSLEY BOULEVARD against other structures in Richmond 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 WALMSLEY BOULEVARD?

WALMSLEY BOULEVARD in Richmond city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WALMSLEY BOULEVARD inspected?

WALMSLEY BOULEVARD'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 5,881 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WALMSLEY BOULEVARD 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 WALMSLEY BOULEVARD?

WALMSLEY BOULEVARD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WALMSLEY BOULEVARD?

WALMSLEY BOULEVARD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WALMSLEY BOULEVARD and does age affect safety?

WALMSLEY BOULEVARD was built in 1953, making it 73 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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