Route 5180 over Dismal Creek
PoorPosted for loadBuchanan County, Virginia · 0.03-RT.638;0.00-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029693
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 99 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2011 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 5180 over Dismal Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 5180 over Dismal Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 5180 over Dismal Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 5180 over Dismal Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 5180 over Dismal Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).
How long is Route 5180 over Dismal Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Route 5180 over Dismal Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.