FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Poplar Hill Rd/662

Carrying Poplar Hill Rd/662 over Burks Fork Creek

1.20-Rte624;1.50-Rte221, Carroll, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
62 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Poplar Hill Rd/662

The Poplar Hill Rd/662 bridge in Carroll, Virginia carries Poplar Hill Rd/662 over Burks Fork Creek. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 35.1 meters (115 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 210 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 61.7 metric tons.

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

How Poplar Hill Rd/662 compares

▲ 15.7
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 20%
Higher load rating than 80% of Virginia bridges
161
Bridges in Carroll · 2 in Poor condition
Poplar Hill Rd/662 61.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
22.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
61.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2003
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
35.1 m (115 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
210 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000026095

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Poplar Hill Rd/662 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 Poplar Hill Rd/662 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 Poplar Hill Rd/662?

Poplar Hill Rd/662 in Carroll, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Poplar Hill Rd/662 inspected?

Poplar Hill Rd/662'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 210 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Poplar Hill Rd/662 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 Poplar Hill Rd/662?

Poplar Hill Rd/662 has an NBI inventory load rating of 61.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Poplar Hill Rd/662?

Poplar Hill Rd/662 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Poplar Hill Rd/662 and does age affect safety?

Poplar Hill Rd/662 was built in 2003, making it 23 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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