CRAIG SHOP RD.
Carrying CRAIG SHOP RD. over MIDDLE RIVER
0.84 RT 900 - 0.54 RT 608, Augusta, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CRAIG SHOP RD.
The CRAIG SHOP RD. bridge in Augusta, Virginia carries CRAIG SHOP RD. over MIDDLE RIVER. It was built in 1908, making it 118 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 43.3 meters (142 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 77 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CRAIG SHOP RD. compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1908
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 43.3 m (142 ft)
- Deck Width
- 3.7 m (12 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 77 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000002313
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 4/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
CRAIG SHOP 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 CRAIG SHOP RD. against other structures in Augusta 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 CRAIG SHOP RD.?
CRAIG SHOP RD. in Augusta, Virginia has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CRAIG SHOP RD. inspected?
CRAIG SHOP 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 77 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CRAIG SHOP 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 CRAIG SHOP RD.?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for CRAIG SHOP RD..
Who is responsible for maintaining CRAIG SHOP RD.?
CRAIG SHOP RD. is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is CRAIG SHOP RD. and does age affect safety?
CRAIG SHOP RD. was built in 1908, making it 118 years old.
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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