FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FENTRESS AIRFLD RD

Carrying FENTRESS AIRFLD RD over POCATY CREEK

1.1 LONG-R-R/.1 LAND-P-R, Chesapeake city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
44 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FENTRESS AIRFLD RD

The FENTRESS AIRFLD RD bridge in Chesapeake city, Virginia carries FENTRESS AIRFLD RD over POCATY CREEK. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,933 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal 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 43.5 metric tons.

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

How FENTRESS AIRFLD RD compares

▼ 2.5
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 48%
Higher load rating than 52% of Virginia bridges
187
Bridges in Chesapeake city · 9 in Poor condition
FENTRESS AIRFLD RD 43.5 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
2014
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,933 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000030367

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FENTRESS AIRFLD 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 FENTRESS AIRFLD RD against other structures in Chesapeake city 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 FENTRESS AIRFLD RD?

FENTRESS AIRFLD RD in Chesapeake city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FENTRESS AIRFLD RD inspected?

FENTRESS AIRFLD 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 4,933 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FENTRESS AIRFLD 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 FENTRESS AIRFLD RD?

FENTRESS AIRFLD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FENTRESS AIRFLD RD?

FENTRESS AIRFLD RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is FENTRESS AIRFLD RD and does age affect safety?

FENTRESS AIRFLD RD 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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