FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Courthouse Road

Carrying Courthouse Road over TA RIVER

0.9m Rte. 606-1.0m Rte691, Spotsylvania, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
68 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Courthouse Road

The Courthouse Road bridge in Spotsylvania, Virginia carries Courthouse Road over TA RIVER. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 39.2 meters (129 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,336 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 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 68.0 metric tons.

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

How Courthouse Road compares

▲ 22.0
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Virginia bridges
102
Bridges in Spotsylvania
Courthouse Road 68.0 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
10.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
68.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2012
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
39.2 m (129 ft)
Deck Width
14.1 m (46 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,336 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000027439

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Courthouse 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 Courthouse Road 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 Courthouse Road?

Courthouse Road in Spotsylvania, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Courthouse Road inspected?

Courthouse 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 10,336 vehicles per day.

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

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

Courthouse Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Courthouse Road?

Courthouse Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Courthouse Road and does age affect safety?

Courthouse Road was built in 2012, making it 14 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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