US Bridges

Longdale Furnacerd over Wilson Creek

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.40 to 632 & 0.10 to 60 · Structure no. 000000000001176

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,167
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Longdale Furnacerd over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Longdale Furnacerd over Wilson Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,301 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesLongdale Furnacerd
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.40 to 632 & 0.10 to 60
RouteCounty Highway 670
Coordinates37.82465, -79.79264
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,167 (2022)
Projected traffic1,301 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Longdale Furnacerd over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Longdale Furnacerd over Wilson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Longdale Furnacerd over Wilson Creek carry?

About 1,167 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Longdale Furnacerd over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Longdale Furnacerd over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.