US Bridges

Covered Bridge RD over Seneca Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.60-RT 761/0.60-RT 633 · Structure no. 000000000004326

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
88
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Covered Bridge RD over Seneca Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Covered Bridge RD over Seneca Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 99 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCovered Bridge RD
CrossesSeneca Creek
Location1.60-RT 761/0.60-RT 633
RouteCounty Highway 705
Coordinates37.11741, -79.11525
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2019)
Projected traffic99 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$842 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Covered Bridge RD over Seneca Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Covered Bridge RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Covered Bridge RD over Seneca Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Covered Bridge RD over Seneca Creek?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Covered Bridge RD over Seneca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.