US Bridges

Splitlog Road over Garden Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0 to R624&0.1 to End Ma · Structure no. 000000000003969

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
125
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Splitlog Road over Garden Creek is a concrete slab carrying Splitlog Road over Garden Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesSplitlog Road
CrossesGarden Creek
Location0.0 to R624&0.1 to End Ma
RouteCounty Highway 682
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.19866, -82.00776
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2008)
Projected traffic148 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$50 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Splitlog Road over Garden Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Splitlog 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Splitlog Road over Garden Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2008 count).

How long is Splitlog Road over Garden Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Splitlog Road over Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.