Church Street over Smith Creek
FairAlleghany County, Virginia · 0010COMME-AV 0010JEFFER-A · Structure no. 000000000020107
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,536
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Church Street over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Church Street over Smith Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 1,536 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,713 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Church Street over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Church Street over Smith 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Church Street over Smith Creek carry?
About 1,536 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Church Street over Smith Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Church Street over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.