US Bridges

Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 1.60 to 652 & 0.50 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000000906

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
974
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 83 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 974 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,182 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesPotts Creek Road
CrossesPotts Creek
Location1.60 to 652 & 0.50 to 614
RouteState Highway 18
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.70306, -80.06495
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2022)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Potts Creek Road over Potts 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek carry?

About 974 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.