FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOREST HIGHWAY

Carrying FOREST HIGHWAY over PINEY BRANCH TRIBUTARY

INTER SR 606 AND FDR 125, Alleghany, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOREST HIGHWAY

The FOREST HIGHWAY bridge in Alleghany, Virginia carries FOREST HIGHWAY over PINEY BRANCH TRIBUTARY. It was built in 2010, making it 16 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.

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

How FOREST HIGHWAY compares

▼ 28.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Virginia bridges
197
Bridges in Alleghany · 7 in Poor condition
FOREST HIGHWAY 17.2 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
73.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
35.7
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
17.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2010
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080803000001037

How to read this record

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

FOREST HIGHWAY in Alleghany, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOREST HIGHWAY inspected?

FOREST HIGHWAY'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

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

FOREST HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOREST HIGHWAY?

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

How old is FOREST HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?

FOREST HIGHWAY was built in 2010, making it 16 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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