FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GRUBB HILL CHURCH

Carrying GRUBB HILL CHURCH over NIBBS CREEK

1.79 Fr 629 & 0.62 To 630, Amelia, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GRUBB HILL CHURCH

The GRUBB HILL CHURCH bridge in Amelia, Virginia carries GRUBB HILL CHURCH over NIBBS CREEK. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,771 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 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

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

How GRUBB HILL CHURCH compares

▼ 14.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Virginia bridges
58
Bridges in Amelia · 5 in Poor condition
GRUBB HILL CHURCH 31.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.8
Serviceability /30
24.6
Essentiality /15
14.1
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
31.7 m (104 ft)
Deck Width
10.1 m (33 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,771 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000026265

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether GRUBB HILL CHURCH 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 GRUBB HILL CHURCH against other structures in Amelia 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 GRUBB HILL CHURCH?

GRUBB HILL CHURCH in Amelia, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GRUBB HILL CHURCH inspected?

GRUBB HILL CHURCH'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 1,771 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. GRUBB HILL CHURCH 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 GRUBB HILL CHURCH?

GRUBB HILL CHURCH has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GRUBB HILL CHURCH?

GRUBB HILL CHURCH is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is GRUBB HILL CHURCH and does age affect safety?

GRUBB HILL CHURCH was built in 2000, making it 26 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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