FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Dugspur Road/638

Carrying Dugspur Road/638 over Branch Burks Fork

0.10-Rte628N; .05-Rte628S, Carroll, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
74 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Dugspur Road/638

The Dugspur Road/638 bridge in Carroll, Virginia carries Dugspur Road/638 over Branch Burks Fork. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 230 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 73.5 metric tons.

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

How Dugspur Road/638 compares

▲ 27.5
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 11%
Higher load rating than 89% of Virginia bridges
161
Bridges in Carroll · 2 in Poor condition
Dugspur Road/638 73.5 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
73.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
230 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000026793

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Dugspur Road/638 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 Dugspur Road/638 against other structures in Carroll 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 Dugspur Road/638?

Dugspur Road/638 in Carroll, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Dugspur Road/638 inspected?

Dugspur Road/638'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 230 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Dugspur Road/638 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 Dugspur Road/638?

Dugspur Road/638 has an NBI inventory load rating of 73.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Dugspur Road/638?

Dugspur Road/638 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Dugspur Road/638 and does age affect safety?

Dugspur Road/638 was built in 2001, making it 25 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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