Ridgeway Street over Smith Creek
FairAlleghany County, Virginia · 0038220 0102WCL Cl F · Structure no. 000000000020111
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 259 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,363
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridgeway Street over Smith Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ridgeway Street over Smith Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,363 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,188 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long and 60 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridgeway Street over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway Street over Smith Creek carry?
About 3,363 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ridgeway Street over Smith Creek?
The structure is 259 ft (78.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Ridgeway Street over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.