US Bridges

New Zion Road /625 over Sinking Creek

Fair

Giles County, Virginia · 0.60-RTE 730;1.10-RTE 460 · Structure no. 000000000008423

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Zion Road /625 over Sinking Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Zion Road /625 over Sinking Creek in Giles County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Zion Road /625
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.60-RTE 730;1.10-RTE 460
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyGiles County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2975, -80.58171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2017)
Projected traffic79 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$226 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Zion Road /625 over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Zion Road /625 over Sinking 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does New Zion Road /625 over Sinking Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is New Zion Road /625 over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns New Zion Road /625 over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.