FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

McConville Road

Carrying McConville Road over BR Tomahawk Creek

.42 GMR / 1.33 WD, Lynchburg city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
52 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: McConville Road

The McConville Road bridge in Lynchburg city, Virginia carries McConville Road over BR Tomahawk Creek. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,757 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 51.7 metric tons.

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

How McConville Road compares

▲ 5.7
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 35%
Higher load rating than 65% of Virginia bridges
80
Bridges in Lynchburg city · 1 in Poor condition
McConville Road 51.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
12.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
51.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,757 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000026736

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether McConville Road 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 McConville Road against other structures in Lynchburg city 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 McConville Road?

McConville Road in Lynchburg city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is McConville Road inspected?

McConville Road'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 4,757 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. McConville Road 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 McConville Road?

McConville Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 51.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining McConville Road?

McConville Road is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is McConville Road and does age affect safety?

McConville Road was built in 1997, making it 29 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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