Contrary Creek Rd. over Dismal River
FairBuchanan County, Virginia · 1.80 FR 629 - 0.0 to 638 · Structure no. 000000000003968
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,429
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Contrary Creek Rd. over Dismal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Contrary Creek Rd. over Dismal River in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 64 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.
It carries about 2,429 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,320 by 2045. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Contrary Creek Rd. over Dismal River built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Contrary Creek Rd. over Dismal 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 Contrary Creek Rd. over Dismal River carry?
About 2,429 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Contrary Creek Rd. over Dismal River?
The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Contrary Creek Rd. over Dismal River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.