FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Woodcrest Rd.

Carrying Woodcrest Rd. over Left Fork

0.0-Rt. 645; 0.0-Dead End, Buchanan, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
28 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Woodcrest Rd.

The Woodcrest Rd. bridge in Buchanan, Virginia carries Woodcrest Rd. over Left Fork. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2013, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.5 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 28.1 metric tons.

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

How Woodcrest Rd. compares

▼ 17.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Virginia bridges
283
Bridges in Buchanan · 13 in Poor condition
Woodcrest Rd. 28.1 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.1
Serviceability /30
16.7
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−8.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
28.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Last Reconstructed
2013
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.5 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000029721

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • 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 Woodcrest 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 Woodcrest Rd. against other structures in Buchanan 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 Woodcrest Rd.?

Woodcrest Rd. in Buchanan, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Woodcrest Rd. inspected?

Woodcrest 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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Woodcrest Rd. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Woodcrest Rd.?

Woodcrest Rd. has an NBI inventory load rating of 28.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Woodcrest Rd.?

Woodcrest Rd. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Woodcrest Rd. and does age affect safety?

Woodcrest Rd. was built in 2001, making it 25 years old and last reconstructed in 2013.

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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