US Bridges

Iron Ridge RD/607 over Chestnut Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.55-RTE793; 1.65-RTE635 · Structure no. 000000000004619

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Ridge RD/607 over Chestnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron Ridge RD/607 over Chestnut Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 422 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIron Ridge RD/607
CrossesChestnut Creek
Location1.55-RTE793; 1.65-RTE635
RouteCounty Highway 607
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72293, -80.91614
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2019)
Projected traffic422 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Iron Ridge RD/607 over Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Ridge RD/607 over Chestnut 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Iron Ridge RD/607 over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Iron Ridge RD/607 over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Ridge RD/607 over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.