DISMAL CREEK ROAD
Carrying DISMAL CREEK ROAD over NOBUSINESS CREEK
NO DATA ENTERED, Giles, Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DISMAL CREEK ROAD
The DISMAL CREEK ROAD bridge in Giles, Virginia carries DISMAL CREEK ROAD over NOBUSINESS CREEK. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.2 meters (43 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DISMAL CREEK ROAD compares
Live comparison across Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1978
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 13.2 m (43 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 080811000002004
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DISMAL CREEK ROAD 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 DISMAL CREEK ROAD against other structures in Giles 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 DISMAL CREEK ROAD?
DISMAL CREEK ROAD in Giles, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DISMAL CREEK ROAD inspected?
DISMAL CREEK ROAD'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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DISMAL CREEK ROAD 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 DISMAL CREEK ROAD?
DISMAL CREEK ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining DISMAL CREEK ROAD?
DISMAL CREEK ROAD is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is DISMAL CREEK ROAD and does age affect safety?
DISMAL CREEK ROAD was built in 1978, making it 48 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.
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