US Bridges

Radford Rd./Rt 11 over Plum Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.46-RT783;2.11-RT177 · Structure no. 000000000012111

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radford Rd./Rt 11 over Plum Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Radford Rd./Rt 11 over Plum Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 5,399 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,020 by 2045. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRadford Rd./Rt 11
CrossesPlum Creek
Location0.46-RT783;2.11-RT177
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates37.13191, -80.51955
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,399 (2022)
Projected traffic6,020 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Radford Rd./Rt 11 over Plum Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radford Rd./Rt 11 over Plum 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Radford Rd./Rt 11 over Plum Creek carry?

About 5,399 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Radford Rd./Rt 11 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Radford Rd./Rt 11 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.