US Bridges

Bradley Spring RD over Ogle Creek @ Sawmill

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.01 to 661 & 0.35 to End · Structure no. 000000000000899

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
89 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
186
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bradley Spring RD over Ogle Creek @ Sawmill is a concrete slab carrying Bradley Spring RD over Ogle Creek @ Sawmill in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 186 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2045. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesBradley Spring RD
CrossesOgle Creek @ Sawmill
Location0.01 to 661 & 0.35 to End
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81961, -80.11221
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic186 (2017)
Projected traffic270 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$28 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bradley Spring RD over Ogle Creek @ Sawmill built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bradley Spring RD over Ogle Creek @ Sawmill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Bradley Spring RD over Ogle Creek @ Sawmill carry?

About 186 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Bradley Spring RD over Ogle Creek @ Sawmill?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bradley Spring RD over Ogle Creek @ Sawmill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.