FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LICK BRANCH RD.

Carrying LICK BRANCH RD. over PIGEON CREEK

.26M TO 68 & .00M TO 764, Wise, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LICK BRANCH RD.

The LICK BRANCH RD. bridge in Wise, Virginia carries LICK BRANCH RD. over PIGEON CREEK. It was built in 2013, making it 13 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 172 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.

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

How LICK BRANCH RD. compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Virginia bridges
165
Bridges in Wise · 3 in Poor condition
LICK BRANCH RD. 32.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
91.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.7
Special reductions
−7.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2013
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
172 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000030151

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LICK BRANCH 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 LICK BRANCH RD. against other structures in Wise 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 LICK BRANCH RD.?

LICK BRANCH RD. in Wise, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LICK BRANCH RD. inspected?

LICK BRANCH 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 172 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LICK BRANCH 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 LICK BRANCH RD.?

LICK BRANCH RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LICK BRANCH RD.?

LICK BRANCH RD. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LICK BRANCH RD. and does age affect safety?

LICK BRANCH RD. was built in 2013, making it 13 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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