Gatling Pointe Pky
Carrying Gatling Pointe Pky over Branch Jones Creek
0.01 Miles from Route 704, Isle of Wight, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: Gatling Pointe Pky
The Gatling Pointe Pky bridge in Isle of Wight, Virginia carries Gatling Pointe Pky over Branch Jones Creek. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 2 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,975 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 superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How Gatling Pointe Pky compares
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Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Material
- Aluminum/Iron
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 13.4 m (44 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.2 m (37 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,975 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000024777
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Gatling Pointe Pky 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 Gatling Pointe Pky against other structures in Isle of Wight and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
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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 Gatling Pointe Pky?
Gatling Pointe Pky in Isle of Wight, Virginia, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is Gatling Pointe Pky inspected?
Gatling Pointe Pky'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 1,975 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Gatling Pointe Pky 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 Gatling Pointe Pky?
Gatling Pointe Pky has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining Gatling Pointe Pky?
Gatling Pointe Pky is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is Gatling Pointe Pky and does age affect safety?
Gatling Pointe Pky was built in 1996, making it 30 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.
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