FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Gunstock Ck Rd 640

Carrying Gunstock Ck Rd 640 over Gunstock Creek

2.50 Rt 764; 0.60 Rt 639, Bedford, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Gunstock Ck Rd 640

The Gunstock Ck Rd 640 bridge in Bedford, Virginia carries Gunstock Ck Rd 640 over Gunstock Creek. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 77 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 culvert at 8/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How Gunstock Ck Rd 640 compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Virginia bridges
204
Bridges in Bedford · 6 in Poor condition
Gunstock Ck Rd 640 32.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
92.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
25.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
77 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000026729

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Gunstock Ck Rd 640 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 Gunstock Ck Rd 640 against other structures in Bedford 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 Gunstock Ck Rd 640?

Gunstock Ck Rd 640 in Bedford, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Gunstock Ck Rd 640 inspected?

Gunstock Ck Rd 640'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 77 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Gunstock Ck Rd 640 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 Gunstock Ck Rd 640?

Gunstock Ck Rd 640 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Gunstock Ck Rd 640?

Gunstock Ck Rd 640 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Gunstock Ck Rd 640 and does age affect safety?

Gunstock Ck Rd 640 was built in 2000, making it 26 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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