US Bridges

West Bound Ramp over Rmp a O Simpson Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · .35 to 64WBL & .03 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000001000

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Bound Ramp over Rmp a O Simpson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Bound Ramp over Rmp a O Simpson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Bound Ramp
CrossesRmp a O Simpson Creek
Location.35 to 64WBL & .03 to 60
RouteInterstate 64
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81441, -79.67538
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 West Bound Ramp over Rmp a O Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Bound Ramp over Rmp a 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 West Bound Ramp over Rmp a O Simpson Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is West Bound Ramp over Rmp a O Simpson Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns West Bound Ramp over Rmp a O Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.