FOREST ROAD
Carrying FOREST ROAD over ROCKY ROW RUN
OFF SR 812, Amherst, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FOREST ROAD
The FOREST ROAD bridge in Amherst, Virginia carries FOREST ROAD over ROCKY ROW RUN. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1999, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.7 meters (42 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 93.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FOREST ROAD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Last Reconstructed
- 1999
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 12.7 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 25 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 080804000001009
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
FOREST ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare FOREST ROAD against other structures in Amherst 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 Amherst, 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 25 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 Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FOREST ROAD?
FOREST ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 93.3 metric tons.
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 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 1999.
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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