Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek
GoodAlleghany County, Virginia · 0.15 to 613 & 0.15 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000028302
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 187 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 974
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 974 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,182 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Potts Creek Road over Potts 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek carry?
About 974 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek?
The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Potts Creek Road over Potts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.