Ligontown Road over Angola Creek
PoorPosted for loadCumberland County, Virginia · 1.52-RT.638/1.18-RT.600 · Structure no. 000000000005774
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ligontown Road over Angola Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ligontown Road over Angola Creek in Cumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ligontown Road over Angola Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ligontown Road over Angola Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Ligontown Road over Angola Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is Ligontown Road over Angola Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Ligontown Road over Angola Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.