FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WALLACES BRIDGE RD

Carrying WALLACES BRIDGE RD over NORTH MEHERRIN RIVER

1.50 FR 622 & 1.30 TO 658, Lunenburg, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
46 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WALLACES BRIDGE RD

The WALLACES BRIDGE RD bridge in Lunenburg, Virginia carries WALLACES BRIDGE RD over NORTH MEHERRIN RIVER. It was built in 2016, making it 10 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 42.7 meters (140 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 101 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 46.3 metric tons.

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

How WALLACES BRIDGE RD compares

▲ 0.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 44%
Higher load rating than 56% of Virginia bridges
88
Bridges in Lunenburg · 13 in Poor condition
WALLACES BRIDGE RD 46.3 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
17.3
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
46.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2016
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
42.7 m (140 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
101 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000028720

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 WALLACES BRIDGE 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 WALLACES BRIDGE RD against other structures in Lunenburg 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 WALLACES BRIDGE RD?

WALLACES BRIDGE RD in Lunenburg, 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 WALLACES BRIDGE RD inspected?

WALLACES BRIDGE 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 101 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WALLACES BRIDGE 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 WALLACES BRIDGE RD?

WALLACES BRIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 46.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WALLACES BRIDGE RD?

WALLACES BRIDGE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is WALLACES BRIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

WALLACES BRIDGE RD was built in 2016, making it 10 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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