US Bridges

Midland Trail over Ogle Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.90 Rt 683 - 0.01 Rt 719 · Structure no. 000000000001165

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,241
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midland Trail over Ogle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Midland Trail over Ogle Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 1,241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,384 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesMidland Trail
CrossesOgle Creek
Location0.90 Rt 683 - 0.01 Rt 719
RouteCounty Highway 661
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.81643, -80.10618
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,241 (2022)
Projected traffic1,384 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$130 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midland Trail over Ogle Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midland Trail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Midland Trail over Ogle Creek carry?

About 1,241 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Midland Trail over Ogle Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Midland Trail over Ogle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.