ALGHNY SPRG RD/637
Carrying ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 over S FORK ROANOKE RIVER
2.40-RT690; 0.40-RT638, Montgomery, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ALGHNY SPRG RD/637
The ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 bridge in Montgomery, Virginia carries ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 over S FORK ROANOKE RIVER. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 38.1 meters (125 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,320 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 6/9, 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 48.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 38.1 m (125 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,320 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000012248
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗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) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 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 ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 against other structures in Montgomery 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 ALGHNY SPRG RD/637?
ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 in Montgomery, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 inspected?
ALGHNY SPRG RD/637'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 1,320 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 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 ALGHNY SPRG RD/637?
ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 has an NBI inventory load rating of 48.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining ALGHNY SPRG RD/637?
ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 and does age affect safety?
ALGHNY SPRG RD/637 was built in 1975, making it 51 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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