FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CLOUD HIGH RD

Carrying CLOUD HIGH RD over STOCK CREEK

1.60FRRT646;.20TORT653, Scott, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
29 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CLOUD HIGH RD

The CLOUD HIGH RD bridge in Scott, Virginia carries CLOUD HIGH RD over STOCK CREEK. It was built in 1964, making it 62 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2005, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 13.4 meters (44 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 99 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 7/9, 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 29.0 metric tons.

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

How CLOUD HIGH RD compares

▼ 17.0
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 15%
Lower load rating than 85% of Virginia bridges
138
Bridges in Scott · 11 in Poor condition
CLOUD HIGH RD 29.0 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
29.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1964
Last Reconstructed
2005
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
13.4 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
8.0 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
99 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000016896

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • 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 CLOUD HIGH 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 CLOUD HIGH RD 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 CLOUD HIGH RD?

CLOUD HIGH RD in Scott, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CLOUD HIGH RD inspected?

CLOUD HIGH 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 99 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CLOUD HIGH 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 CLOUD HIGH RD?

CLOUD HIGH RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CLOUD HIGH RD?

CLOUD HIGH RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is CLOUD HIGH RD and does age affect safety?

CLOUD HIGH RD was built in 1964, making it 62 years old and last reconstructed in 2005.

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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