US Bridges

Virginia BYWAY/43 over Ninninger Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.18 Rt 724; 0.62 Rt 723 · Structure no. 000000000002593

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,934
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia BYWAY/43 over Ninninger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Virginia BYWAY/43 over Ninninger Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 1,934 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,061 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesVirginia BYWAY/43
CrossesNinninger Creek
Location0.18 Rt 724; 0.62 Rt 723
RouteState Highway 43
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27402, -79.49149
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,934 (2022)
Projected traffic2,061 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$101.2 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virginia BYWAY/43 over Ninninger Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia BYWAY/43 over Ninninger 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Virginia BYWAY/43 over Ninninger Creek carry?

About 1,934 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Virginia BYWAY/43 over Ninninger Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Virginia BYWAY/43 over Ninninger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.