Valley Ridge Road over Karnes Creek
GoodAlleghany County, Virginia · .27 to 696 & 1.08 to 1107 · Structure no. 000000000001214
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,079
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Valley Ridge Road over Karnes Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Valley Ridge Road 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 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 3,079 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,495 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Valley Ridge Road over Karnes Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Valley Ridge Road over Karnes 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Valley Ridge Road over Karnes Creek carry?
About 3,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Valley Ridge Road over Karnes Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Valley Ridge Road over Karnes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.