US Bridges

Bull Creek Rd. over Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.14 FR 614; 1.65 to 601 · Structure no. 000000000003852

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,232
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Creek Rd. over Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bull Creek Rd. over Bull Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,232 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,374 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Creek Rd.
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.14 FR 614; 1.65 to 601
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29314, -82.19311
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,232 (2022)
Projected traffic1,374 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$131.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Creek Rd. over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Creek Rd. over Bull 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 February 2025.

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

About 1,232 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bull Creek Rd. over Bull Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bull Creek Rd. over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.