US Bridges

Seneca Road over Seneca Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.10- Rt 703/0.80-RT 705 · Structure no. 000000000004323

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
114
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seneca Road over Seneca Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Seneca Road over Seneca Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2045. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSeneca Road
CrossesSeneca Creek
Location0.10- Rt 703/0.80-RT 705
RouteCounty Highway 704
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09434, -79.12751
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2019)
Projected traffic130 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$383 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Seneca Road over Seneca Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seneca Road over Seneca 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Seneca Road over Seneca Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Seneca Road over Seneca Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Seneca Road over Seneca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.