FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CATY SAGE RD

Carrying CATY SAGE RD over ELK CREEK

1.3 FR 611 - .1 TO RT670, Grayson, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
89 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CATY SAGE RD

The CATY SAGE RD bridge in Grayson, Virginia carries CATY SAGE RD over ELK CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 23 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 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 88.9 metric tons.

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

How CATY SAGE RD compares

▲ 42.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 7%
Higher load rating than 93% of Virginia bridges
145
Bridges in Grayson · 7 in Poor condition
CATY SAGE RD 88.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
88.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
23 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000008859

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 5/9, 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 CATY SAGE RD 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 CATY SAGE RD against other structures in Grayson 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 CATY SAGE RD?

CATY SAGE RD in Grayson, Virginia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CATY SAGE RD inspected?

CATY SAGE 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 23 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CATY SAGE RD 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 CATY SAGE RD?

CATY SAGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 88.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CATY SAGE RD?

CATY SAGE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CATY SAGE RD and does age affect safety?

CATY SAGE RD was built in 1979, making it 47 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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