Seminole Trail SBL over Rapidan River
Greene County, Virginia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Seminole Trail SBL over Rapidan River in Greene County, Virginia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 9,103 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 37 of the 49 inventoried bridges in Greene County rated fair (75.5%); 3 (6.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 352 ft |
| Location | Greene/Madison Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000000008963 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Greene County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole Trail over White Run | 1966 | 18,207 | Fair |
| NBL Seminole Trail over Rapidan River | 1974 | 9,103 | Fair |
| Spotswood Trl EBL over Blue Run | 1998 | 5,855 | Fair |
| Spotswood Trl EBL over Blue Run | 1998 | 5,855 | Fair |
| Madison Road over South River | 1941 | 4,039 | Fair |
| Matthew Mill Road over Preddy Creek | 1976 | 3,404 | Fair |
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