FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PATTERSON CRK.RD.

Carrying PATTERSON CRK.RD. over LITTLE PATTERSON CREEK

1.4 MI.NE OF VA.612, Craig, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PATTERSON CRK.RD.

The PATTERSON CRK.RD. bridge in Craig, Virginia carries PATTERSON CRK.RD. over LITTLE PATTERSON CREEK. It was built in 2020, making it 6 years old today. The structure is built primarily of aluminum/iron and spans 1 section, stretching 7.7 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 99 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.

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

How PATTERSON CRK.RD. compares

▼ 21.7
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Virginia bridges
60
Bridges in Craig · 2 in Poor condition
PATTERSON CRK.RD. 24.3 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.5
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
Special reductions
−4.9

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
24.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2020
Material
Aluminum/Iron
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
99 vehicles/day
Structure Number
080811000035379

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PATTERSON CRK.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 PATTERSON CRK.RD. against other structures in Craig 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 PATTERSON CRK.RD.?

PATTERSON CRK.RD. in Craig, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PATTERSON CRK.RD. inspected?

PATTERSON CRK.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 99 vehicles per day.

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

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

PATTERSON CRK.RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PATTERSON CRK.RD.?

PATTERSON CRK.RD. is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is PATTERSON CRK.RD. and does age affect safety?

PATTERSON CRK.RD. was built in 2020, making it 6 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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