US Bridges

Bedford Highway over Bishop Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.05-RT 896/3.20-RT 682 · Structure no. 000000000004166

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
876
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bedford Highway over Bishop Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bedford Highway over Bishop Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 876 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 977 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBedford Highway
CrossesBishop Creek
Location1.05-RT 896/3.20-RT 682
RouteState Highway 43
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.13855, -79.33882
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic876 (2022)
Projected traffic977 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Bedford Highway over Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bedford Highway over Bishop 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Bedford Highway over Bishop Creek carry?

About 876 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bedford Highway over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Bedford Highway over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.