US Bridges

Summerfield RD over Elk Creek

GoodPosted for load

Grayson County, Virginia · .2 to R660; 1.5 to R830 · Structure no. 000000000008893

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Summerfield RD over Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Summerfield RD over Elk Creek in Grayson County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 86 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesSummerfield RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location.2 to R660; 1.5 to R830
RouteCounty Highway 696
Coordinates36.70644, -81.1431
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2014)
Projected traffic86 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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$303.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Summerfield RD over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Summerfield RD over Elk 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 Summerfield RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Summerfield RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Summerfield RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.