FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Botetourt Road

Carrying Botetourt Road over Big Creek

.2-Rte696; .8-Rte 722N, Botetourt, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Botetourt Road

The Botetourt Road bridge in Botetourt, Virginia carries Botetourt Road over Big Creek. It was built in 2020, making it 6 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 3,962 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. 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 40.8 metric tons.

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

How Botetourt Road compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Virginia bridges
202
Bridges in Botetourt
Botetourt Road 40.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
4.6
Special reductions
−0.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,962 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000030008

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Botetourt Road 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 Botetourt Road against other structures in Botetourt 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 Botetourt Road?

Botetourt Road in Botetourt, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Botetourt Road inspected?

Botetourt Road'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 3,962 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Botetourt Road 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 Botetourt Road?

Botetourt Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Botetourt Road?

Botetourt Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Botetourt Road and does age affect safety?

Botetourt Road was built in 2020, making it 6 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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