US Bridges

TABERNACLELANE/781 over Ivy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 644; 1.10 Rt 621 · Structure no. 000000000002915

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
159
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

TABERNACLELANE/781 over Ivy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying TABERNACLELANE/781 over Ivy Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 251 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTABERNACLELANE/781
CrossesIvy Creek
Location0.30 Rt 644; 1.10 Rt 621
RouteCounty Highway 781
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.42018, -79.32708
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2016)
Projected traffic251 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110.2 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was TABERNACLELANE/781 over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is TABERNACLELANE/781 over Ivy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does TABERNACLELANE/781 over Ivy Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is TABERNACLELANE/781 over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns TABERNACLELANE/781 over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.