Dunlap Creek Road over Dunlap Creek
PoorPosted for loadAlleghany County, Virginia · 3.63 to 717 & 2.47 to 665 · Structure no. 000000000001031
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 93 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 649
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dunlap Creek Road over Dunlap Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Dunlap Creek Road over Dunlap Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 97 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 649 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 724 by 2045. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dunlap Creek Road over Dunlap Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is Dunlap Creek Road over Dunlap Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Dunlap Creek Road over Dunlap Creek carry?
About 649 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dunlap Creek Road over Dunlap Creek?
The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dunlap Creek Road over Dunlap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.