US Bridges

Shortridge Br. Rd. over Big Prater Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.01-RT.620; 0.8-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000029773

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

About this bridge

Shortridge Br. Rd. over Big Prater Creek is a concrete slab carrying Shortridge Br. Rd. over Big Prater 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesShortridge Br. Rd.
CrossesBig Prater Creek
Location0.01-RT.620; 0.8-DEAD End
RouteCity Street 3275
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1935, -82.08878
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2011)
Projected traffic90 by 2042
Trucks0%
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

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$457 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shortridge Br. Rd. over Big Prater Creek built?

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

What condition is Shortridge Br. Rd. over Big Prater 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Shortridge Br. Rd. over Big Prater Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Shortridge Br. Rd. over Big Prater Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Shortridge Br. Rd. over Big Prater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.