FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COWPASTRE RVR RD S

Carrying COWPASTRE RVR RD S over COWPASTURE RIVER

2.90 RT 613 -2.26 BATH CO, Highland, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COWPASTRE RVR RD S

The COWPASTRE RVR RD S bridge in Highland, Virginia carries COWPASTRE RVR RD S over COWPASTURE RIVER. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 63.1 meters (207 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 80 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.4 metric tons.

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

How COWPASTRE RVR RD S compares

▲ 8.4
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Virginia bridges
53
Bridges in Highland · 3 in Poor condition
COWPASTRE RVR RD S 54.4 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
54.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
63.1 m (207 ft)
Deck Width
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
80 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000027122

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COWPASTRE RVR RD S 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 COWPASTRE RVR RD S against other structures in Highland 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 COWPASTRE RVR RD S?

COWPASTRE RVR RD S in Highland, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COWPASTRE RVR RD S inspected?

COWPASTRE RVR RD S'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 80 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COWPASTRE RVR RD S 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 COWPASTRE RVR RD S?

COWPASTRE RVR RD S has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COWPASTRE RVR RD S?

COWPASTRE RVR RD S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is COWPASTRE RVR RD S and does age affect safety?

COWPASTRE RVR RD S 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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