US Bridges

Selma-Low Moor RD over Karnes Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · .03 to 1312 & .05 to 1314 · Structure no. 000000000001192

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,477
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Selma-Low Moor RD over Karnes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Selma-Low Moor RD over Karnes Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,477 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,762 by 2045. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSelma-Low Moor RD
CrossesKarnes Creek
Location.03 to 1312 & .05 to 1314
RouteCounty Highway 696
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.78987, -79.88557
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,477 (2022)
Projected traffic2,762 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$170 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Selma-Low Moor RD over Karnes Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Selma-Low Moor RD over Karnes 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 Selma-Low Moor RD over Karnes Creek carry?

About 2,477 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Selma-Low Moor RD over Karnes Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Selma-Low Moor RD over Karnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.