US Bridges

Private Road over Pvt RD O Simpson Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.20 D. End - 0.10 Rt 269 · Structure no. 000000000000901

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1990 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Private Road over Pvt RD O Simpson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private Road over Pvt RD O Simpson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesPrivate Road
CrossesPvt RD O Simpson Creek
Location0.20 D. End - 0.10 Rt 269
Coordinates37.79498, -79.70919
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width10 ft (3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1990)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Private Road over Pvt RD O Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private Road over Pvt RD O Simpson Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Private Road over Pvt RD O Simpson Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Private Road over Pvt RD O Simpson Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Private Road over Pvt RD O Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad) and maintained by the State Highway Agency.