US Bridges

Twin Valley Elem. over Stream

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.0 460 Ebl; 0.0 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000031986

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Twin Valley Elem. over Stream is a concrete slab carrying Twin Valley Elem. over Stream 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2031. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTwin Valley Elem.
CrossesStream
Location0.0 460 Ebl; 0.0 Dead End
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.20528, -81.97524
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2011)
Projected traffic400 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Twin Valley Elem. over Stream built?

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

What condition is Twin Valley Elem. over Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Twin Valley Elem. over Stream carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Twin Valley Elem. over Stream?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Twin Valley Elem. over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.