US Bridges

Radford RD/RTE.11 over Plum Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 1.11-RTE604E; 0.18-RTE663 · Structure no. 000000000012134

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,377
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radford RD/RTE.11 over Plum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Radford RD/RTE.11 over Plum Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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 8,377 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,340 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRadford RD/RTE.11
CrossesPlum Creek
Location1.11-RTE604E; 0.18-RTE663
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1307, -80.4868
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,377 (2022)
Projected traffic9,340 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$927 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Radford RD/RTE.11 over Plum Creek built?

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

What condition is Radford RD/RTE.11 over Plum 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 2025.

How much traffic does Radford RD/RTE.11 over Plum Creek carry?

About 8,377 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Radford RD/RTE.11 over Plum Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Radford RD/RTE.11 over Plum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.