US Bridges

Conaway RD over Conaway Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 8.62MFR80;.40MTO460 · Structure no. 000000000003853

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
847
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conaway RD over Conaway Creek is a concrete slab carrying Conaway RD over Conaway Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 76 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 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 847 vehicles a day, projected to reach 974 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesConaway RD
CrossesConaway Creek
Location8.62MFR80;.40MTO460
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34641, -82.20805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic847 (2015)
Projected traffic974 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Conaway RD over Conaway Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Conaway RD over Conaway 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Conaway RD over Conaway Creek carry?

About 847 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Conaway RD over Conaway Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Conaway RD over Conaway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.