US Bridges

Virginia Ave. over Rich Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · At-Rt T1021; 0.05-RT T806 · Structure no. 000000000008356

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,105
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Ave. over Rich Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Virginia Ave. over Rich Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 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 9,105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,509 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 48 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVirginia Ave.
CrossesRich Creek
LocationAt-Rt T1021; 0.05-RT T806
RouteU.S. Route 219
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38371, -80.82332
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,105 (2022)
Projected traffic10,509 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Virginia Ave. over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Ave. over Rich 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 2023.

How much traffic does Virginia Ave. over Rich Creek carry?

About 9,105 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Virginia Ave. over Rich Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Ave. over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.