FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Saw Mill Road

Carrying Saw Mill Road over Horsepen Creek

0.90-Rt.15/1.50-Rt.608, Buckingham, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Saw Mill Road

The Saw Mill Road bridge in Buckingham, Virginia carries Saw Mill Road over Horsepen Creek. It was built in 2022, making it 4 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.1 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 285 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 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How Saw Mill Road compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Virginia bridges
72
Bridges in Buckingham · 2 in Poor condition
Saw Mill Road 40.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2022
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
285 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000031647

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Saw Mill 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 Saw Mill Road against other structures in Buckingham 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 Saw Mill Road?

Saw Mill Road in Buckingham, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Saw Mill Road inspected?

Saw Mill 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 285 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Saw Mill 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 Saw Mill Road?

Saw Mill Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Saw Mill Road?

Saw Mill Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Saw Mill Road and does age affect safety?

Saw Mill Road was built in 2022, making it 4 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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