US Bridges

Elkton Farm RD 666 over Elk Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.80 Rt 622; 1.60 Rt 221 · Structure no. 000000000002781

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkton Farm RD 666 over Elk Creek is a steel truss - deck carrying Elkton Farm RD 666 over Elk Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesElkton Farm RD 666
CrossesElk Creek
Location1.80 Rt 622; 1.60 Rt 221
RouteCounty Highway 666
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36416, -79.32304
Functional classUrban 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2020)
Projected traffic195 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$339.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkton Farm RD 666 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elkton Farm RD 666 over Elk 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Elkton Farm RD 666 over Elk Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Elkton Farm RD 666 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Elkton Farm RD 666 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.