FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SCENIC ELK GRDN DR

Carrying SCENIC ELK GRDN DR over CEDAR CREEK

.10Mto658;.20MtoDead End, Russell, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
51 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SCENIC ELK GRDN DR

The SCENIC ELK GRDN DR bridge in Russell, Virginia carries SCENIC ELK GRDN DR over CEDAR CREEK. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2019, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 165 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 50.8 metric tons.

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

How SCENIC ELK GRDN DR compares

▲ 4.8
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 37%
Higher load rating than 63% of Virginia bridges
136
Bridges in Russell · 7 in Poor condition
SCENIC ELK GRDN DR 50.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
13.6
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
50.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
2019
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
165 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000016523

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 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SCENIC ELK GRDN DR 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 SCENIC ELK GRDN DR against other structures in Russell 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 SCENIC ELK GRDN DR?

SCENIC ELK GRDN DR in Russell, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SCENIC ELK GRDN DR inspected?

SCENIC ELK GRDN DR'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 165 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SCENIC ELK GRDN DR is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SCENIC ELK GRDN DR?

SCENIC ELK GRDN DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 50.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SCENIC ELK GRDN DR?

SCENIC ELK GRDN DR is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SCENIC ELK GRDN DR and does age affect safety?

SCENIC ELK GRDN DR was built in 1930, making it 96 years old and last reconstructed in 2019.

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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