US Bridges

Phelps Road 725 over Machine Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 01.10 Rt 722;01.90 Rt 43 · Structure no. 000000000028613

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phelps Road 725 over Machine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Phelps Road 725 over Machine Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPhelps Road 725
CrossesMachine Creek
Location01.10 Rt 722;01.90 Rt 43
RouteCounty Highway 725
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24439, -79.49673
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Phelps Road 725 over Machine Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phelps Road 725 over Machine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Phelps Road 725 over Machine Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Phelps Road 725 over Machine Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Phelps Road 725 over Machine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.