US Bridges

Route 1000 over Home Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0 to R650 & .01 FR End · Structure no. 000000000023791

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
712
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 1000 over Home Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 1000 over Home Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 712 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 794 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 1000
CrossesHome Creek
Location0.0 to R650 & .01 FR End
RouteCounty Highway 1000
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34459, -82.16285
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic712 (2022)
Projected traffic794 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 Route 1000 over Home Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 1000 over Home 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Route 1000 over Home Creek carry?

About 712 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 1000 over Home Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Route 1000 over Home Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.