US Bridges

Longdale Furnace R over Simpson Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 1.60 to 723 & 0.85 to 722 · Structure no. 000000000001047

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longdale Furnace R over Simpson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Longdale Furnace R over Simpson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 459 vehicles a day, projected to reach 512 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesLongdale Furnace R
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location1.60 to 723 & 0.85 to 722
RouteState Highway 269
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79548, -79.70937
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2022)
Projected traffic512 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longdale Furnace R over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longdale Furnace R over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Longdale Furnace R over Simpson Creek carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Longdale Furnace R over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Longdale Furnace R over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.