US Bridges

Riverside Dr. over Conaway Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Virginia · 10.65NCLGRUNDY;1.17KYLINE · Structure no. 000000000003802

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,923
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverside Dr. over Conaway Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Dr. over Conaway Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 86 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,923 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,808 by 2045. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRiverside Dr.
CrossesConaway Creek
Location10.65NCLGRUNDY;1.17KYLINE
RouteU.S. Route 460
Coordinates37.35109, -82.20866
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,923 (2022)
Projected traffic2,808 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverside Dr. over Conaway Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Riverside Dr. over Conaway Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Riverside Dr. over Conaway Creek carry?

About 1,923 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverside Dr. over Conaway Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Riverside Dr. over Conaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.