FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

POPLAR GATE DRIVE

Carrying POPLAR GATE DRIVE over CRUMP CREEK

.6 FR GH RD. & .25 to 615, Hanover, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: POPLAR GATE DRIVE

The POPLAR GATE DRIVE bridge in Hanover, Virginia carries POPLAR GATE DRIVE over CRUMP CREEK. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 31.9 meters (105 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 636 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 36.8 metric tons.

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

How POPLAR GATE DRIVE compares

▼ 9.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 41%
Lower load rating than 59% of Virginia bridges
161
Bridges in Hanover · 6 in Poor condition
POPLAR GATE DRIVE 36.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
−5.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
31.9 m (105 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
636 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000030864

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether POPLAR GATE DRIVE 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 POPLAR GATE DRIVE against other structures in Hanover 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 POPLAR GATE DRIVE?

POPLAR GATE DRIVE in Hanover, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is POPLAR GATE DRIVE inspected?

POPLAR GATE DRIVE'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 636 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. POPLAR GATE DRIVE 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 POPLAR GATE DRIVE?

POPLAR GATE DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining POPLAR GATE DRIVE?

POPLAR GATE DRIVE is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is POPLAR GATE DRIVE and does age affect safety?

POPLAR GATE DRIVE was built in 2019, making it 7 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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