US Bridges

Splashdam Road over Russell Fork Creek

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 1.15 Fr. 83; 0.15 to End · Structure no. 000000000023205

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Splashdam Road over Russell Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Splashdam Road over Russell Fork Creek in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2041. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesSplashdam Road
CrossesRussell Fork Creek
Location1.15 Fr. 83; 0.15 to End
RouteCity Street 613
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22121, -82.30286
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2016)
Projected traffic72 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Splashdam Road over Russell Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Splashdam Road over Russell Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Splashdam Road over Russell Fork Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Splashdam Road over Russell Fork Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Splashdam Road over Russell Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.