OLD ROCKLICK RD.
Carrying OLD ROCKLICK RD. over LEVISA RIVER
.00FRRT460;.01TORT700, Buchanan, Virginia
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
OLD ROCKLICK RD. in Buchanan, Virginia sits above 66% of rated Virginia bridges on inventory load rating (53 t), while its 1966 build year is earlier than 58% of Buchanan's recorded-year cohort (283 bridges).
OLD ROCKLICK RD. in Buchanan, Virginia is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1966, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 4. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure VA:000000000003924
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · SUB-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD ROCKLICK RD.
The OLD ROCKLICK RD. bridge in Buchanan, Virginia carries OLD ROCKLICK RD. over LEVISA RIVER. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2001, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 67.0 meters (220 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,973 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
How OLD ROCKLICK RD. compares
Age against the county: built in 1966, earlier than 164 of Buchanan's 283 bridges with a recorded construction year (58%), against a county median build year of 1974. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Virginia bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (14,112 of 14,120 rated).
OLD ROCKLICK RD. vs every rated Virginia bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
53 Top 34% higher than 66% of 14,112 bridges
rated Virginia bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Buchanan inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 283 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Last Reconstructed
- 2001
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 67.0 m (220 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.5 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,973 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000003924
Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, with advanced deterioration recorded on the latest inspection.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
OLD ROCKLICK RD. 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 OLD ROCKLICK RD. against other structures in Buchanan 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 OLD ROCKLICK RD.?
OLD ROCKLICK RD. in Buchanan, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD ROCKLICK RD. inspected?
OLD ROCKLICK RD.'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 1,973 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD ROCKLICK RD. 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 OLD ROCKLICK RD.?
OLD ROCKLICK RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD ROCKLICK RD.?
OLD ROCKLICK RD. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is OLD ROCKLICK RD. and does age affect safety?
OLD ROCKLICK RD. was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 2001.
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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