US Bridges

Rumsey Road over Dunlap Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.01 to 712 & 0.32 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000001081

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
226
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rumsey Road over Dunlap Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rumsey Road over Dunlap Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 226 vehicles a day, projected to reach 258 by 2042. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRumsey Road
CrossesDunlap Creek
Location0.01 to 712 & 0.32 to 60
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.79749, -80.05012
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic226 (2017)
Projected traffic258 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$240 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rumsey Road over Dunlap Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rumsey Road over Dunlap 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rumsey Road over Dunlap Creek carry?

About 226 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Rumsey Road over Dunlap Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rumsey Road over Dunlap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.