FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Little Cuba Rd 616

Carrying Little Cuba Rd 616 over Craig Creek

0.25-RT 1003; 0.89-RT 690, Craig, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
53 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Little Cuba Rd 616

The Little Cuba Rd 616 bridge in Craig, Virginia carries Little Cuba Rd 616 over Craig Creek. It was built in 1974, making it 52 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 52.8 meters (173 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 307 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 52.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Little Cuba Rd 616 compares

▲ 6.6
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 34%
Higher load rating than 66% of Virginia bridges
60
Bridges in Craig · 2 in Poor condition
Little Cuba Rd 616 52.6 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.2
Essentiality /15
11.9
Special reductions
−7.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
52.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1974
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
52.8 m (173 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
307 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000005506

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 good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Little Cuba Rd 616 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 Little Cuba Rd 616 against other structures in Craig 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 Little Cuba Rd 616?

Little Cuba Rd 616 in Craig, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Little Cuba Rd 616 inspected?

Little Cuba Rd 616'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 307 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Little Cuba Rd 616 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 Little Cuba Rd 616?

Little Cuba Rd 616 has an NBI inventory load rating of 52.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Little Cuba Rd 616?

Little Cuba Rd 616 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Little Cuba Rd 616 and does age affect safety?

Little Cuba Rd 616 was built in 1974, making it 52 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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