US Bridges

Quail Ridge Rd. over Ivy Creek

Good

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.15-RT 1432;0.35-RT 1439 · Structure no. 000000000024385

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,424
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quail Ridge Rd. over Ivy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Quail Ridge Rd. over Ivy Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,424 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,108 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesQuail Ridge Rd.
CrossesIvy Creek
Location0.15-RT 1432;0.35-RT 1439
RouteCounty Highway 1431
Coordinates37.40766, -79.32394
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic1,424 (2021)
Projected traffic2,108 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$157.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quail Ridge Rd. over Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quail Ridge Rd. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Quail Ridge Rd. over Ivy Creek carry?

About 1,424 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Quail Ridge Rd. over Ivy Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Quail Ridge Rd. over Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.