FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RYE COVE MEM. ROAD

Carrying RYE COVE MEM. ROAD over COVE CREEK

0.25 FR. 777; 0.13 TO 656, Scott, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RYE COVE MEM. ROAD

The RYE COVE MEM. ROAD bridge in Scott, Virginia carries RYE COVE MEM. ROAD over COVE CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2010, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 257 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.8 metric tons.

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

How RYE COVE MEM. ROAD compares

▼ 5.2
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 48%
Lower load rating than 52% of Virginia bridges
138
Bridges in Scott · 11 in Poor condition
RYE COVE MEM. ROAD 40.8 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
82.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Last Reconstructed
2010
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.5 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
257 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000016752

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RYE COVE MEM. ROAD 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 RYE COVE MEM. ROAD against other structures in Scott 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 RYE COVE MEM. ROAD?

RYE COVE MEM. ROAD in Scott, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RYE COVE MEM. ROAD inspected?

RYE COVE MEM. ROAD'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 257 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RYE COVE MEM. ROAD 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 RYE COVE MEM. ROAD?

RYE COVE MEM. ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RYE COVE MEM. ROAD?

RYE COVE MEM. ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RYE COVE MEM. ROAD and does age affect safety?

RYE COVE MEM. ROAD was built in 1970, making it 56 years old and last reconstructed in 2010.

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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