US Bridges

Riverside Inn Cir. over Hunting Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.40-RT 501;0.30-RT 776 · Structure no. 000000000002679

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
102
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Inn Cir. over Hunting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Inn Cir. over Hunting Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 117 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiverside Inn Cir.
CrossesHunting Creek
Location0.40-RT 501;0.30-RT 776
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates37.53828, -79.35972
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2016)
Projected traffic117 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$109.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Inn Cir. over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverside Inn Cir. over Hunting Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Riverside Inn Cir. over Hunting Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Riverside Inn Cir. over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Inn Cir. over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.