US Bridges

Dunlap Creek Road over Ogle Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.02 to 600 & 0.33 to 660 · Structure no. 000000000001028

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
934
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunlap Creek Road over Ogle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Dunlap Creek Road over Ogle Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 934 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,041 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDunlap Creek Road
CrossesOgle Creek
Location0.02 to 600 & 0.33 to 660
RouteState Highway 159
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80674, -80.06587
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic934 (2022)
Projected traffic1,041 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dunlap Creek Road over Ogle Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunlap Creek Road over Ogle 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dunlap Creek Road over Ogle Creek carry?

About 934 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dunlap Creek Road over Ogle Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Dunlap Creek Road over Ogle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.