FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOREST ROAD

Carrying FOREST ROAD over SKIDMORE FORK

ON FDR 95, Augusta, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good

Bridge Snapshot: FOREST ROAD

The FOREST ROAD bridge in Augusta, Virginia carries FOREST ROAD over SKIDMORE FORK. It was built in 1968, making it 58 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.9 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 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 culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

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

How FOREST ROAD compares

358
Bridges in Augusta · 10 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.1
Special reductions
−4.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1968
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.9 m (32 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080802000001014

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FOREST 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 FOREST ROAD against other structures in Augusta 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 FOREST ROAD?

FOREST ROAD in Augusta, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOREST ROAD inspected?

FOREST 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 250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FOREST 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 FOREST ROAD?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for FOREST ROAD.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOREST ROAD?

FOREST ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is FOREST ROAD and does age affect safety?

FOREST ROAD was built in 1968, making it 58 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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