US Bridges

Callaghan Circle over Tributary Ogle Creek

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 0.25 Rt 661E-0.70 Rt 661W · Structure no. 000000000001181

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Callaghan Circle over Tributary Ogle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Callaghan Circle over Tributary Ogle Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 93 years old, older 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCallaghan Circle
CrossesTributary Ogle Creek
Location0.25 Rt 661E-0.70 Rt 661W
RouteCounty Highway 683
Coordinates37.81221, -80.07519
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2020)
Projected traffic116 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$270 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Callaghan Circle over Tributary Ogle Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Callaghan Circle over Tributary Ogle 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Callaghan Circle over Tributary Ogle Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Callaghan Circle over Tributary Ogle Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Callaghan Circle over Tributary Ogle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.