US Bridges

Indian Creek Rd. over Indian Creek

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.5 Rt 80; 0.5 Rt 688 · Structure no. 000000000003833

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
446
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek Rd. over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Indian Creek Rd. over Indian Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 446 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 497 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Creek Rd.
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.5 Rt 80; 0.5 Rt 688
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10459, -82.16212
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2022)
Projected traffic497 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Indian Creek Rd. over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Indian Creek Rd. over Indian 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Indian Creek Rd. over Indian Creek carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek Rd. over Indian Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek Rd. over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.