FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FRANKLIN FORD PL.

Carrying FRANKLIN FORD PL. over TRIB.OF NORTH FORK GOOSE

00.30FR611/00.10TOWALNUT, Loudoun, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
59 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FRANKLIN FORD PL.

The FRANKLIN FORD PL. bridge in Loudoun, Virginia carries FRANKLIN FORD PL. over TRIB.OF NORTH FORK GOOSE. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 10.3 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 163 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 58.6 metric tons.

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

How FRANKLIN FORD PL. compares

▲ 12.6
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 23%
Higher load rating than 77% of Virginia bridges
442
Bridges in Loudoun · 5 in Poor condition
FRANKLIN FORD PL. 58.6 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
18.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
58.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.3 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
17.7 m (58 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
163 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000028135

Condition Analysis

  • 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 (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FRANKLIN FORD PL. 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 FRANKLIN FORD PL. against other structures in Loudoun 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 FRANKLIN FORD PL.?

FRANKLIN FORD PL. in Loudoun, Virginia, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FRANKLIN FORD PL. inspected?

FRANKLIN FORD PL.'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 163 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FRANKLIN FORD PL. 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 FRANKLIN FORD PL.?

FRANKLIN FORD PL. has an NBI inventory load rating of 58.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FRANKLIN FORD PL.?

FRANKLIN FORD PL. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FRANKLIN FORD PL. and does age affect safety?

FRANKLIN FORD PL. was built in 2005, making it 21 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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