Nbl Route 0081 over Purgatory Creek
FairBotetourt County, Virginia · 0.34 Rt 11; 0.53 Rt 614 · Structure no. 000000000003218
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20,167
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nbl Route 0081 over Purgatory Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl Route 0081 over Purgatory Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 20,167 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,245 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 44 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nbl Route 0081 over Purgatory Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nbl Route 0081 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nbl Route 0081 over Purgatory Creek carry?
About 20,167 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nbl Route 0081 over Purgatory Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Nbl Route 0081 over Purgatory Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.