PINNACLE DR.
Carrying PINNACLE DR. over ROUTE 81 / 11
3.41M TO 611 & .03M TO 11, Wythe, Virginia
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
PINNACLE DR. in Wythe, Virginia sits above 42% of rated Virginia bridges on inventory load rating (40 t), while its 1961 build year is earlier than 66% of Wythe's recorded-year cohort (181 bridges).
PINNACLE DR. in Wythe, Virginia is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1961, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 5. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair 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:000000000019673
INTERSTATE-ERA · PRESTRESS · LONG-SPAN-RUN · SUPER-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 4 spans
- SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
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: PINNACLE DR.
The PINNACLE DR. bridge in Wythe, Virginia carries PINNACLE DR. over ROUTE 81 / 11. It was built in 1961, making it 65 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 69.3 meters (227 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,580 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 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
How PINNACLE DR. compares
Age against the county: built in 1961, earlier than 119 of Wythe's 181 bridges with a recorded construction year (66%), against a county median build year of 1964. 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).
PINNACLE DR. vs every rated Virginia bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
40 Top 58% higher than 42% 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.
Wythe inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 181 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
- 1961
- Last Reconstructed
- 1986
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 4
- Structure Length
- 69.3 m (227 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.6 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,580 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000019673
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PINNACLE DR. 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 PINNACLE DR. against other structures in Wythe 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 PINNACLE DR.?
PINNACLE DR. in Wythe, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PINNACLE DR. inspected?
PINNACLE DR.'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 1,580 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PINNACLE DR. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PINNACLE DR.?
PINNACLE DR. has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PINNACLE DR.?
PINNACLE DR. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is PINNACLE DR. and does age affect safety?
PINNACLE DR. was built in 1961, making it 65 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.
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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