FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

KILLENGER CREEK RD

Carrying KILLENGER CREEK RD over WHITE ROCK CREEK

0.02FR 705;0.4TO END MAIN, Smyth, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
75 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: KILLENGER CREEK RD

The KILLENGER CREEK RD bridge in Smyth, Virginia carries KILLENGER CREEK RD over WHITE ROCK CREEK. It was built in 1989, making it 37 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 75.3 metric tons.

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

How KILLENGER CREEK RD compares

▲ 29.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Virginia bridges
190
Bridges in Smyth · 7 in Poor condition
KILLENGER CREEK RD 75.3 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
75.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1989
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000028566

Condition Analysis

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

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether KILLENGER CREEK RD 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 KILLENGER CREEK RD against other structures in Smyth 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 KILLENGER CREEK RD?

KILLENGER CREEK RD in Smyth, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is KILLENGER CREEK RD inspected?

KILLENGER CREEK RD'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. KILLENGER CREEK RD 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 KILLENGER CREEK RD?

KILLENGER CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 75.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining KILLENGER CREEK RD?

KILLENGER CREEK RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is KILLENGER CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

KILLENGER CREEK RD was built in 1989, making it 37 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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