US Bridges

Lngdale Furnace RD over Simpson Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.55 Rt 723 - 1.90 Rt 722 · Structure no. 000000000001048

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

About this bridge

Lngdale Furnace RD over Simpson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lngdale Furnace RD 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 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesLngdale Furnace RD
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location0.55 Rt 723 - 1.90 Rt 722
RouteState Highway 269
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.7957, -79.72764
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$525 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lngdale Furnace RD over Simpson Creek built?

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

What condition is Lngdale Furnace RD 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 Lngdale Furnace RD over Simpson Creek carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lngdale Furnace RD over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lngdale Furnace RD over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.