US Bridges

Slate Creek Rd. over Elkins Branch

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.32M to 674;0.01M to 642 · Structure no. 000000000003790

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,315
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slate Creek Rd. over Elkins Branch is a concrete slab carrying Slate Creek Rd. over Elkins Branch in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 2,315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,581 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSlate Creek Rd.
CrossesElkins Branch
Location1.32M to 674;0.01M to 642
RouteState Highway 83
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29865, -82.04596
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,315 (2022)
Projected traffic2,581 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slate Creek Rd. over Elkins Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Slate Creek Rd. over Elkins Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Slate Creek Rd. over Elkins Branch carry?

About 2,315 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Slate Creek Rd. over Elkins Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Slate Creek Rd. over Elkins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.