US Bridges

Union Valley R 669 over Elliott Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 679; 2.30 Rt 615 · Structure no. 000000000012294

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Valley R 669 over Elliott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Union Valley R 669 over Elliott 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,121 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Valley R 669
CrossesElliott Creek
Location0.10 Rt 679; 2.30 Rt 615
RouteCounty Highway 669
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0696, -80.4086
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2022)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$110.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Valley R 669 over Elliott Creek built?

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

What condition is Union Valley R 669 over Elliott 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Union Valley R 669 over Elliott Creek carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Union Valley R 669 over Elliott Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Union Valley R 669 over Elliott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.