US Bridges

Breeden Br Rd. over Garden Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .1 to R624;1.15 to End Mn · Structure no. 000000000003970

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
109
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breeden Br Rd. over Garden Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Breeden Br Rd. over Garden Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 93 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 109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBreeden Br Rd.
CrossesGarden Creek
Location.1 to R624;1.15 to End Mn
RouteCounty Highway 683
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.15597, -82.02702
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2015)
Projected traffic125 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Breeden Br Rd. over Garden Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Breeden Br Rd. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Breeden Br Rd. over Garden Creek carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Breeden Br Rd. over Garden Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Breeden Br Rd. over Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.