FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FINCASTLE RD

Carrying FINCASTLE RD over STOCK CREEK

0.0 TO 871 & 1.70 TO 646, Scott, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FINCASTLE RD

The FINCASTLE RD bridge in Scott, Virginia carries FINCASTLE RD over STOCK CREEK. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 32.6 meters (107 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 94 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 53.5 metric tons.

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

How FINCASTLE RD compares

▲ 7.5
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 32%
Higher load rating than 68% of Virginia bridges
138
Bridges in Scott · 11 in Poor condition
FINCASTLE RD 53.5 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
97.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1996
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
32.6 m (107 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
94 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000024837

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FINCASTLE 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 FINCASTLE 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 FINCASTLE RD?

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

How often is FINCASTLE RD inspected?

FINCASTLE 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 94 vehicles per day.

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

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

FINCASTLE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 53.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FINCASTLE RD?

FINCASTLE RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is FINCASTLE RD and does age affect safety?

FINCASTLE RD was built in 1996, making it 30 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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