Ridge Rd. over Tides Mill Stream
Westmoreland County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Ridge Rd. over Tides Mill Stream in Westmoreland County, Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 2013, making it 92 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,375 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 8 of the 21 inventoried bridges in Westmoreland County rated good (38.1%); 0 (0.0%) 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 May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Deck arch |
| Length | about 51 ft |
| Location | 0.2M Col.beach-3.5m K.geo |
| NBI structure number | 000000000019223 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 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 Westmoreland County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Hwy. over Popes Creek | 1929 | 7,495 | Fair |
| James Monroe Hwy. over Mattox Creek | 2016 | 6,775 | Good |
| Kings Hwy. over Mattox Creek | 1928 | 6,315 | Fair |
| Kings Hwy. over Chandlers Mill Pond | 1927 | 5,812 | Fair |
| Ridge Rd. over Pine Hill Creek | 1930 | 5,375 | Fair |
| Route 0202 over Nomini Creek @ Mt Holly | 1984 | 2,977 | Fair |
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