US Bridges

Deepwater RD/611 over Greasy Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 1.20-RTE755; 3.90-FLOYD C · Structure no. 000000000004624

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deepwater RD/611 over Greasy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Deepwater RD/611 over Greasy Creek in Carroll 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDeepwater RD/611
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location1.20-RTE755; 3.90-FLOYD C
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87633, -80.6254
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$198.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deepwater RD/611 over Greasy Creek built?

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

What condition is Deepwater RD/611 over Greasy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Deepwater RD/611 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Deepwater RD/611 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Deepwater RD/611 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.