US Bridges

Everett ROAD/RT22 over Elk Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.13-RT 810;0.15-RT 785 · Structure no. 000000000002709

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Everett ROAD/RT22 over Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Everett ROAD/RT22 over Elk Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 679 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEverett ROAD/RT22
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.13-RT 810;0.15-RT 785
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34765, -79.34424
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2016)
Projected traffic679 by 2045
Trucks0%
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$9.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Everett ROAD/RT22 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Everett ROAD/RT22 over Elk 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 Everett ROAD/RT22 over Elk Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Everett ROAD/RT22 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Everett ROAD/RT22 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.