US Bridges

Old Springs Road over Greenbrier Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · At 608;0.34 to End Maint. · Structure no. 000000000027997

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Springs Road over Greenbrier Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Springs Road over Greenbrier Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Springs Road
CrossesGreenbrier Creek
LocationAt 608;0.34 to End Maint.
RouteCounty Highway 765
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22849, -82.21314
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2015)
Projected traffic120 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 Old Springs Road over Greenbrier Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Springs Road over Greenbrier 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Old Springs Road over Greenbrier Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old Springs Road over Greenbrier Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Old Springs Road over Greenbrier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.