US Bridges

220 Bypass over Rangeley Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.82-RTE609; 3.18-RTE58 · Structure no. 000000000010090

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,679
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

220 Bypass over Rangeley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 220 Bypass over Rangeley Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 15,679 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,482 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries220 Bypass
CrossesRangeley Creek
Location0.82-RTE609; 3.18-RTE58
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68765, -79.94192
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,679 (2022)
Projected traffic17,482 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$255.4 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 220 Bypass over Rangeley Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220 Bypass over Rangeley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does 220 Bypass over Rangeley Creek carry?

About 15,679 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 220 Bypass over Rangeley Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 220 Bypass over Rangeley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.