Rte.727 over Jackson River
Botetourt County, Virginia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rte.727 over Jackson River in Botetourt County, Virginia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 56 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2016).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 59 of the 202 inventoried bridges in Botetourt County rated good (29.2%); 2 (1.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 300 ft |
| Location | 0.05-Rte220; 0.20- Alg.Co |
| NBI structure number | 000000000029267 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Botetourt County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81 N & Sbl over Buffalo Creek | 1963 | 58,719 | Fair |
| I-81 over Branch of Mill Creek | 1964 | 41,034 | Fair |
| I-81 over Beckner Branch | 1964 | 41,034 | Fair |
| I-81& Route 800 over Mill Creek | 1964 | 41,034 | Fair |
| I-81 over Renick Run | 1959 | 38,069 | Fair |
| Nbl Route 0081 over Rte 648 | 1963 | 29,404 | Fair |
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