US Bridges

Elon Road over Graham Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.65 Rt 704/0.60 Rt 795 · Structure no. 000000000001376

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,289
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elon Road over Graham Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Elon Road over Graham 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 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesElon Road
CrossesGraham Creek
Location0.65 Rt 704/0.60 Rt 795
RouteState Highway 130
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.48628, -79.16611
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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$159.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elon Road over Graham Creek built?

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

What condition is Elon Road over Graham 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Elon Road over Graham Creek carry?

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

How long is Elon Road over Graham Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Elon Road over Graham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.