US Bridges

Slate Creek Rd. over Rock House Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 7.5 to Wva & 8.3 to R460 · Structure no. 000000000003792

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,576
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Slate Creek Rd. over Rock House Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Slate Creek Rd. over Rock House Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,576 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,757 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

Location

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CarriesSlate Creek Rd.
CrossesRock House Creek
Location7.5 to Wva & 8.3 to R460
RouteState Highway 83
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31902, -81.98248
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,576 (2022)
Projected traffic1,757 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.9 mi (143 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Slate Creek Rd. over Rock House Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Slate Creek Rd. over Rock House 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 2024.

How much traffic does Slate Creek Rd. over Rock House Creek carry?

About 1,576 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Slate Creek Rd. over Rock House Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Slate Creek Rd. over Rock House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.