640 (RIVER MTN RD)
Carrying 640 (RIVER MTN RD) over BIG CEDAR CREEK
.37M TO 740 & .98MTO 721, Russell, Virginia
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
640 (RIVER MTN RD) in Russell, Virginia sits above 77% of rated Virginia bridges on inventory load rating (59 t), while its 1966 build year is earlier than 59% of Russell's recorded-year cohort (136 bridges).
640 (RIVER MTN RD) in Russell, Virginia is rated Good in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1966, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 7. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Good result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure VA:000000000016444
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · TIED-CTRL · LOCAL-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-GOOD
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- TIED-CTRL Tied control
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-GOOD Good
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: 640 (RIVER MTN RD)
The 640 (RIVER MTN RD) bridge in Russell, Virginia carries 640 (RIVER MTN RD) over BIG CEDAR CREEK. It was built in 1966, making it 60 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2016, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 25.6 meters (84 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 281 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 7/9, 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.
How 640 (RIVER MTN RD) compares
Age against the county: built in 1966, earlier than 80 of Russell's 136 bridges with a recorded construction year (59%), against a county median build year of 1972. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Virginia bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (14,112 of 14,120 rated).
640 (RIVER MTN RD) vs every rated Virginia bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
59 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,112 bridges
rated Virginia bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Russell inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 136 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1966
- Last Reconstructed
- 2016
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 25.6 m (84 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.6 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 281 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000016444
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
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 640 (RIVER MTN 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 640 (RIVER MTN RD) against other structures in Russell 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 640 (RIVER MTN RD)?
640 (RIVER MTN RD) in Russell, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 640 (RIVER MTN RD) inspected?
640 (RIVER MTN 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 281 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 640 (RIVER MTN 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 640 (RIVER MTN RD)?
640 (RIVER MTN RD) has an NBI inventory load rating of 59.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining 640 (RIVER MTN RD)?
640 (RIVER MTN RD) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is 640 (RIVER MTN RD) and does age affect safety?
640 (RIVER MTN RD) was built in 1966, making it 60 years old and last reconstructed in 2016.
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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