US Bridges

Garden Creek Road over Garden Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.2 to R660 & 0.6 to R662 · Structure no. 000000000003879

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,144
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garden Creek Road over Garden Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Garden Creek Road over Garden Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 1,144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,276 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesGarden Creek Road
CrossesGarden Creek
Location0.2 to R660 & 0.6 to R662
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13688, -82.03312
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,144 (2022)
Projected traffic1,276 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Road over Garden Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garden Creek Road over Garden 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 2024.

How much traffic does Garden Creek Road over Garden Creek carry?

About 1,144 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Garden Creek Road over Garden Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Garden Creek Road over Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.