US Bridges

Frontage Road F054 over Purgatory Creek

FairPosted for load

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.34-RTE11; 0.53-RTE614 · Structure no. 000000000003136

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,246
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road F054 over Purgatory Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Frontage Road F054 over Purgatory Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,414 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFrontage Road F054
CrossesPurgatory Creek
Location0.34-RTE11; 0.53-RTE614
RouteU.S. Route 0F054
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.55079, -79.66568
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,246 (2019)
Projected traffic3,414 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$220 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage Road F054 over Purgatory Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frontage Road F054 over Purgatory 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 Frontage Road F054 over Purgatory Creek carry?

About 2,246 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Frontage Road F054 over Purgatory Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road F054 over Purgatory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.