US Bridges

Horizon Road over Looneys Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.01-RT.656; 0.0-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029716

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Horizon Road over Looneys Creek is a concrete slab carrying Horizon Road over Looneys 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesHorizon Road
CrossesLooneys Creek
Location0.01-RT.656; 0.0-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 3015
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31141, -82.12038
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Horizon Road over Looneys Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horizon Road over Looneys Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Horizon Road over Looneys Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Horizon Road over Looneys Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Horizon Road over Looneys Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.