FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUCK RUB DRIVE

Carrying BUCK RUB DRIVE over SPRING RUN

.10 Fr 4715 & .10 To 4706, Chesterfield, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUCK RUB DRIVE

The BUCK RUB DRIVE bridge in Chesterfield, Virginia carries BUCK RUB DRIVE over SPRING RUN. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,559 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 32.6 metric tons.

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

How BUCK RUB DRIVE compares

▼ 13.4
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Virginia bridges
322
Bridges in Chesterfield · 7 in Poor condition
BUCK RUB DRIVE 32.6 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,559 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000024145

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUCK RUB DRIVE 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 BUCK RUB DRIVE against other structures in Chesterfield 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 BUCK RUB DRIVE?

BUCK RUB DRIVE in Chesterfield, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUCK RUB DRIVE inspected?

BUCK RUB DRIVE'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 1,559 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUCK RUB DRIVE 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 BUCK RUB DRIVE?

BUCK RUB DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUCK RUB DRIVE?

BUCK RUB DRIVE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BUCK RUB DRIVE and does age affect safety?

BUCK RUB DRIVE 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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