US Bridges

Old Columbia Rd. over Big Byrd Creek

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 2.10 FR 697 & 0.40 to 651 · Structure no. 000000000008669

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Columbia Rd. over Big Byrd Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Columbia Rd. over Big Byrd Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 396 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Columbia Rd.
CrossesBig Byrd Creek
Location2.10 FR 697 & 0.40 to 651
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.77041, -78.12199
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2018)
Projected traffic396 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Old Columbia Rd. over Big Byrd Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Columbia Rd. over Big Byrd 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Columbia Rd. over Big Byrd Creek carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old Columbia Rd. over Big Byrd Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Columbia Rd. over Big Byrd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.