US Bridges

Private ENTRANCE/0 over Purgatory Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.01-RTE11; 0.01-PVT.ENTR · Structure no. 000000000024270

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private ENTRANCE/0 over Purgatory Creek is a concrete slab carrying Private ENTRANCE/0 over Purgatory Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPrivate ENTRANCE/0
CrossesPurgatory Creek
Location0.01-RTE11; 0.01-PVT.ENTR
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54395, -79.66801
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (1995)
Projected traffic2 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$853 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Private ENTRANCE/0 over Purgatory Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Private ENTRANCE/0 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Private ENTRANCE/0 over Purgatory Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Private ENTRANCE/0 over Purgatory Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Private ENTRANCE/0 over Purgatory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.