FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HORSE RIDGE ROAD

Carrying HORSE RIDGE ROAD over LITTLE INDIAN CREEK

0.00 RT 787; 2.60 RT 631, Floyd, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HORSE RIDGE ROAD

The HORSE RIDGE ROAD bridge in Floyd, Virginia carries HORSE RIDGE ROAD over LITTLE INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 323 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.5 metric tons.

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

How HORSE RIDGE ROAD compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Virginia bridges
116
Bridges in Floyd
HORSE RIDGE ROAD 43.5 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
323 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000030335

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HORSE RIDGE 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 HORSE RIDGE ROAD against other structures in Floyd 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 HORSE RIDGE ROAD?

HORSE RIDGE ROAD in Floyd, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HORSE RIDGE ROAD inspected?

HORSE RIDGE 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 323 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HORSE RIDGE 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 HORSE RIDGE ROAD?

HORSE RIDGE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HORSE RIDGE ROAD?

HORSE RIDGE ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HORSE RIDGE ROAD and does age affect safety?

HORSE RIDGE ROAD was built in 2015, making it 11 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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