US Bridges

Garden Creek Rd. over Levisa River

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .5 to R668 & at R460 · Structure no. 000000000003873

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,469
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Creek Rd. over Levisa River is a concrete slab carrying Garden Creek Rd. over Levisa River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,469 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,753 by 2045. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden Creek Rd.
CrossesLevisa River
Location.5 to R668 & at R460
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21333, -82.00708
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
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,469 (2022)
Projected traffic2,753 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Garden Creek Rd. over Levisa River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Creek Rd. over Levisa River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Garden Creek Rd. over Levisa River carry?

About 2,469 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Garden Creek Rd. over Levisa River?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Garden Creek Rd. over Levisa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.