US Bridges

North Creek Road over North Creek

Fair

Botetourt County, Virginia · .35 Mi. E. ST RTE 614 · Structure no. 080813000003206

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1997 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

North Creek Road over North Creek is a concrete slab carrying North Creek Road over North Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 77 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2010. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Creek Road
CrossesNorth Creek
Location.35 Mi. E. ST RTE 614
RouteFederal Lands Road 59
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54, -79.61139
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1997)
Projected traffic200 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Creek Road over North Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is North Creek Road over North 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does North Creek Road over North Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1997 count).

How long is North Creek Road over North Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns North Creek Road over North Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.