FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

John Anderson Hwy.

Carrying John Anderson Hwy. over David Creek

1.38-Buck CL/2.74-RT. 26, Appomattox, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: John Anderson Hwy.

The John Anderson Hwy. bridge in Appomattox, Virginia carries John Anderson Hwy. over David Creek. It was built in 2007, making it 19 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 39.9 meters (131 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,020 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, 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 37.2 metric tons.

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

How John Anderson Hwy. compares

▼ 8.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Virginia bridges
68
Bridges in Appomattox · 1 in Poor condition
John Anderson Hwy. 37.2 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2007
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
39.9 m (131 ft)
Deck Width
14.4 m (47 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,020 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000027181

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, 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 John Anderson Hwy. 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 John Anderson Hwy. against other structures in Appomattox 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 John Anderson Hwy.?

John Anderson Hwy. in Appomattox, Virginia has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is John Anderson Hwy. inspected?

John Anderson Hwy.'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 1,020 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. John Anderson Hwy. 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 John Anderson Hwy.?

John Anderson Hwy. has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining John Anderson Hwy.?

John Anderson Hwy. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is John Anderson Hwy. and does age affect safety?

John Anderson Hwy. was built in 2007, making it 19 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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