Bethesda RD 707 over Island Creek
GoodBedford County, Virginia · 1.20 Rt 24; 1.00 Rt 714 · Structure no. 000000000002838
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 162
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bethesda RD 707 over Island Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bethesda RD 707 over Island 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 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 162 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bethesda RD 707 over Island Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bethesda RD 707 over Island 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Bethesda RD 707 over Island Creek carry?
About 162 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is Bethesda RD 707 over Island Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bethesda RD 707 over Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.