FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PIEDMONT DRIVE

Carrying PIEDMONT DRIVE over STREAM

1.75M RTE620-0.45M RTE628, Spotsylvania, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PIEDMONT DRIVE

The PIEDMONT DRIVE bridge in Spotsylvania, Virginia carries PIEDMONT DRIVE over STREAM. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,068 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.

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

How PIEDMONT DRIVE compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Virginia bridges
102
Bridges in Spotsylvania
PIEDMONT DRIVE 43.5 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
10.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
43.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,068 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000026789

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PIEDMONT DRIVE 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 PIEDMONT DRIVE against other structures in Spotsylvania 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 PIEDMONT DRIVE?

PIEDMONT DRIVE in Spotsylvania, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PIEDMONT DRIVE inspected?

PIEDMONT DRIVE'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 5,068 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PIEDMONT DRIVE 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 PIEDMONT DRIVE?

PIEDMONT DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PIEDMONT DRIVE?

PIEDMONT DRIVE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PIEDMONT DRIVE and does age affect safety?

PIEDMONT DRIVE was built in 2001, making it 25 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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