US Bridges

Golden Wave Dr. over Slate Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · .42MTOENDMAINT&.00MTO83 · Structure no. 000000000004005

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,143
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Wave Dr. over Slate Creek is a concrete slab carrying Golden Wave Dr. over Slate Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 1,143 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,314 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Wave Dr.
CrossesSlate Creek
Location.42MTOENDMAINT&.00MTO83
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28561, -82.06448
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,143 (2015)
Projected traffic1,314 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golden Wave Dr. over Slate Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden Wave Dr. over Slate 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Golden Wave Dr. over Slate Creek carry?

About 1,143 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Golden Wave Dr. over Slate Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Wave Dr. over Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.