US Bridges

Little Pond Rd. over Garden Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · At RTE 624; at Walker Rd. · Structure no. 000000000027996

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2001 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Pond Rd. over Garden Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Little Pond Rd. over Garden Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Pond Rd.
CrossesGarden Creek
LocationAt RTE 624; at Walker Rd.
RouteCity Street 739
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20382, -82.00748
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2001)
Projected traffic300 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 Little Pond Rd. over Garden Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Pond 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Little Pond Rd. over Garden Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2001 count).

How long is Little Pond Rd. over Garden Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Little Pond Rd. over Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.