US Bridges

Orrix Creek RD/713 over Orrix Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.68-RTE 626;0.82-RTE 24 · Structure no. 000000000002840

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orrix Creek RD/713 over Orrix Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Orrix Creek RD/713 over Orrix Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 327 vehicles a day, projected to reach 517 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOrrix Creek RD/713
CrossesOrrix Creek
Location1.68-RTE 626;0.82-RTE 24
RouteCounty Highway 713
Coordinates37.22189, -79.36103
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic327 (2016)
Projected traffic517 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orrix Creek RD/713 over Orrix Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orrix Creek RD/713 over Orrix 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does Orrix Creek RD/713 over Orrix Creek carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Orrix Creek RD/713 over Orrix Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Orrix Creek RD/713 over Orrix Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.