US Bridges

Dugspur RD./638 over Roads Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.35-RTE630; 0.15-RTE652 · Structure no. 000000000004658

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dugspur RD./638 over Roads Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dugspur RD./638 over Roads Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 230 vehicles a day, projected to reach 256 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDugspur RD./638
CrossesRoads Creek
Location0.35-RTE630; 0.15-RTE652
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73775, -80.52641
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 inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic256 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$958 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dugspur RD./638 over Roads Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dugspur RD./638 over Roads 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 Dugspur RD./638 over Roads Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dugspur RD./638 over Roads Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Dugspur RD./638 over Roads Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.