FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Taylor Rd

Carrying Taylor Rd over Trib to Stearns Creek

180' to Redfern Ln., Chesapeake city, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Taylor Rd

The Taylor Rd bridge in Chesapeake city, Virginia carries Taylor Rd over Trib to Stearns Creek. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 19,438 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.2 metric tons.

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

How Taylor Rd compares

▼ 18.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Virginia bridges
187
Bridges in Chesapeake city · 9 in Poor condition
Taylor Rd 27.2 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
51.1
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
19,438 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000031347

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Taylor 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 Taylor 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 Taylor Rd?

Taylor Rd in Chesapeake city, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Taylor Rd inspected?

Taylor 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 19,438 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Taylor 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 Taylor Rd?

Taylor Rd has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Taylor Rd?

Taylor Rd is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is Taylor Rd and does age affect safety?

Taylor Rd was built in 1979, making it 47 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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