FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Birchtree Rd./709

Carrying Birchtree Rd./709 over Stream

2.68-Rte701; 0.02-Rte702, Carroll, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Birchtree Rd./709

The Birchtree Rd./709 bridge in Carroll, Virginia carries Birchtree Rd./709 over Stream. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.1 meters (20 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 101 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State 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 88.9 metric tons.

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

How Birchtree Rd./709 compares

▲ 42.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Virginia bridges
161
Bridges in Carroll · 2 in Poor condition
Birchtree Rd./709 88.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
88.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.1 m (20 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
101 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000024625

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Birchtree Rd./709 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 Birchtree Rd./709 against other structures in Carroll 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 Birchtree Rd./709?

Birchtree Rd./709 in Carroll, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Birchtree Rd./709 inspected?

Birchtree Rd./709'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 101 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Birchtree Rd./709 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 Birchtree Rd./709?

Birchtree Rd./709 has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Birchtree Rd./709?

Birchtree Rd./709 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Birchtree Rd./709 and does age affect safety?

Birchtree Rd./709 was built in 1995, making it 31 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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