US Bridges

Elon Road over Harris Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.45-RT.795 / 0.80-RT 704 · Structure no. 000000000001375

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,289
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elon Road over Harris Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elon Road over Harris Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 6,289 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,012 by 2045. The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesElon Road
CrossesHarris Creek
Location0.45-RT.795 / 0.80-RT 704
RouteState Highway 130
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48489, -79.16532
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,289 (2022)
Projected traffic7,012 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$106.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elon Road over Harris Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elon Road over Harris 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Elon Road over Harris Creek carry?

About 6,289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elon Road over Harris Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Elon Road over Harris Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.