US Bridges

Teass TERRACE/804 over Nininger Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 1.90-RT 714;0.30-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000002919

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Teass TERRACE/804 over Nininger Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Teass TERRACE/804 over Nininger Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 38 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesTeass TERRACE/804
CrossesNininger Creek
Location1.90-RT 714;0.30-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 804
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27282, -79.46809
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic76 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Teass TERRACE/804 over Nininger Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Teass TERRACE/804 over Nininger 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Teass TERRACE/804 over Nininger Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Teass TERRACE/804 over Nininger Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Teass TERRACE/804 over Nininger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.