US Bridges

Pilot Rd. 615 over Smith Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.01 RT675S; 0.03 RT675N · Structure no. 000000000012209

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,996
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilot Rd. 615 over Smith Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pilot Rd. 615 over Smith 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 2,996 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,374 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPilot Rd. 615
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.01 RT675S; 0.03 RT675N
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09136, -80.39024
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,996 (2022)
Projected traffic4,374 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$286.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pilot Rd. 615 over Smith Creek built?

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

What condition is Pilot Rd. 615 over Smith 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pilot Rd. 615 over Smith Creek carry?

About 2,996 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Pilot Rd. 615 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pilot Rd. 615 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.