POOR VALLEY ROAD
Carrying POOR VALLEY ROAD over ROARING FORK
3.3 MI. E STE HWY 16, Tazewell, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: POOR VALLEY ROAD
The POOR VALLEY ROAD bridge in Tazewell, Virginia carries POOR VALLEY ROAD over ROARING FORK. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
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 37.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How POOR VALLEY ROAD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1991
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 11.4 m (37 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 080801000003170
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether POOR VALLEY 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 POOR VALLEY ROAD against other structures in Tazewell 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 POOR VALLEY ROAD?
POOR VALLEY ROAD in Tazewell, 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 POOR VALLEY ROAD inspected?
POOR VALLEY 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 25 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. POOR VALLEY 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 POOR VALLEY ROAD?
POOR VALLEY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining POOR VALLEY ROAD?
POOR VALLEY ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is POOR VALLEY ROAD and does age affect safety?
POOR VALLEY ROAD was built in 1991, making it 35 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.
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