US Bridges

Murphy Rd. over Paw Paw Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Virginia · 2.2M to 619 & .Om to 658 · Structure no. 000000000003840

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy Rd. over Paw Paw Creek is a concrete slab carrying Murphy Rd. over Paw Paw Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMurphy Rd.
CrossesPaw Paw Creek
Location2.2M to 619 & .Om to 658
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.16483, -82.20418
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2022)
Projected traffic136 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$110.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Murphy Rd. over Paw Paw Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Murphy Rd. over Paw Paw 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Murphy Rd. over Paw Paw Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Murphy Rd. over Paw Paw Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy Rd. over Paw Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.