FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Rte. 781

Carrying Rte. 781 over LICK CREEK

0.40-Rte655; 1.50-Rte708, Montgomery, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
69 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Rte. 781

The Rte. 781 bridge in Montgomery, Virginia carries Rte. 781 over LICK CREEK. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.9 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 451 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 culvert 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 68.9 metric tons.

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

How Rte. 781 compares

▲ 22.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Virginia bridges
196
Bridges in Montgomery · 5 in Poor condition
Rte. 781 68.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
68.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
451 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000029929

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Rte. 781 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 Rte. 781 against other structures in Montgomery 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 Rte. 781?

Rte. 781 in Montgomery, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Rte. 781 inspected?

Rte. 781'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 451 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Rte. 781 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 Rte. 781?

Rte. 781 has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Rte. 781?

Rte. 781 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Rte. 781 and does age affect safety?

Rte. 781 was built in 2014, making it 12 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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