US Bridges

BETHLHMCHURCHRD679 over Middle Creek

Good

Floyd County, Virginia · 0.68 Rt 608; 1.18 Rt 684 · Structure no. 000000000007577

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

BETHLHMCHURCHRD679 over Middle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying BETHLHMCHURCHRD679 over Middle Creek in Floyd County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 239 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBETHLHMCHURCHRD679
CrossesMiddle Creek
Location0.68 Rt 608; 1.18 Rt 684
RouteCounty Highway 679
CountyFloyd County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97622, -80.25563
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2022)
Projected traffic239 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 BETHLHMCHURCHRD679 over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is BETHLHMCHURCHRD679 over Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does BETHLHMCHURCHRD679 over Middle Creek carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is BETHLHMCHURCHRD679 over Middle Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns BETHLHMCHURCHRD679 over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.