US Bridges

Estaline Valley RD over Smith Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 2.32 to 862 - 0.80 to 603 · Structure no. 000000000027762

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
830
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Estaline Valley RD over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Estaline Valley RD over Smith Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 830 vehicles a day, projected to reach 917 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesEstaline Valley RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location2.32 to 862 - 0.80 to 603
RouteCounty Highway 601
Coordinates38.09032, -79.32381
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating64.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2019)
Projected traffic917 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Estaline Valley RD over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Estaline Valley RD over Smith 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Estaline Valley RD over Smith Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Estaline Valley RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Estaline Valley RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.