John Anderson Hwy. over David Creek
Appomattox County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- John Anderson Hwy. over David Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 1,020 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 31 of the 68 inventoried bridges in Appomattox County rated good (45.6%); 1 (1.5%) 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 August 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 | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 130 ft |
| Location | 1.38-Buck CL/2.74-RT. 26 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000027181 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 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 Appomattox County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakville Road over Rt 460 Bypass | 1993 | 15,842 | Good |
| Old Courthouse Rd over Appomattox River | 1930 | 4,598 | Fair |
| Old Courthouse Rd. over 460 Bypass | 1993 | 4,598 | Good |
| Oakville Road over North Creek | 1932 | 2,799 | Fair |
| Salem Rd over NS Railway | 1977 | 2,732 | Fair |
| Ferguson Street over NS Railway | 1972 | 2,510 | Fair |
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