US Bridges

Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 612 - 0.30 Rt 677 · Structure no. 000000000000923

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPotts Creek Road
CrossesPotts Creek
Location0.10 Rt 612 - 0.30 Rt 677
RouteState Highway 18
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68479, -80.10129
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic974 (2022)
Projected traffic1,182 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

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 January 2024.

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 175 ft (53.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.