Commercial Avenue over Smith Creek
FairAlleghany County, Virginia · 0090NCL Clif 002064 Overp · Structure no. 000000000024583
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 1981 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Commercial Avenue over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Commercial Avenue over Smith Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Commercial Avenue over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Commercial Avenue 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 Commercial Avenue over Smith Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Commercial Avenue over Smith Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Commercial Avenue over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.