FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MINERAL SPRINGS RD

Carrying MINERAL SPRINGS RD over SPIVEY SWAMP

0.60MI.FR.INT.RTE:677, Suffolk city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MINERAL SPRINGS RD

The MINERAL SPRINGS RD bridge in Suffolk city, Virginia carries MINERAL SPRINGS RD over SPIVEY SWAMP. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 410 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.0 metric tons.

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

How MINERAL SPRINGS RD compares

▼ 27.0
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 5%
Lower load rating than 95% of Virginia bridges
132
Bridges in Suffolk city · 6 in Poor condition
MINERAL SPRINGS RD 19.0 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
19.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
410 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000022114

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MINERAL SPRINGS RD 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 MINERAL SPRINGS RD against other structures in Suffolk 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 MINERAL SPRINGS RD?

MINERAL SPRINGS RD in Suffolk city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MINERAL SPRINGS RD inspected?

MINERAL SPRINGS 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 410 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MINERAL SPRINGS RD 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 MINERAL SPRINGS RD?

MINERAL SPRINGS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MINERAL SPRINGS RD?

MINERAL SPRINGS RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is MINERAL SPRINGS RD and does age affect safety?

MINERAL SPRINGS RD was built in 1975, making it 51 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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