FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

VETERANS MEM HWY

Carrying VETERANS MEM HWY over COPPER CREEK

.05 TO R627 & 2.0 TO R71, Scott, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: VETERANS MEM HWY

The VETERANS MEM HWY bridge in Scott, Virginia carries VETERANS MEM HWY over COPPER CREEK. It was built in 1992, making it 34 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 153.3 meters (503 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,021 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.9 metric tons.

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

How VETERANS MEM HWY compares

▲ 3.9
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 38%
Higher load rating than 62% of Virginia bridges
138
Bridges in Scott · 11 in Poor condition
VETERANS MEM HWY 49.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
49.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1992
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
153.3 m (503 ft)
Deck Width
14.5 m (48 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,021 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000023572

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.
  • 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 VETERANS MEM HWY 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 VETERANS MEM HWY 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 VETERANS MEM HWY?

VETERANS MEM HWY 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 VETERANS MEM HWY inspected?

VETERANS MEM HWY'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 2,021 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VETERANS MEM HWY 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 VETERANS MEM HWY?

VETERANS MEM HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining VETERANS MEM HWY?

VETERANS MEM HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is VETERANS MEM HWY and does age affect safety?

VETERANS MEM HWY was built in 1992, making it 34 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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