US Bridges

Entr. to State Lot over Purgatory Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · 0.00-RTE11; 0.0-MAIN Lot · Structure no. 000000000024290

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Entr. to State Lot over Purgatory Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Entr. to State Lot 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 200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesEntr. to State Lot
CrossesPurgatory Creek
Location0.00-RTE11; 0.0-MAIN Lot
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54451, -79.66735
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1995)
Projected traffic400 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$179.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Entr. to State Lot over Purgatory Creek built?

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

What condition is Entr. to State Lot 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Entr. to State Lot over Purgatory Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Entr. to State Lot over Purgatory Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Entr. to State Lot over Purgatory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.