US Bridges

Nolley Road 679 over Elliott Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.00 Rt 615; 1.80 Rt 669 · Structure no. 000000000012303

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
202
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nolley Road 679 over Elliott Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nolley Road 679 over Elliott Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 47 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 202 vehicles a day, projected to reach 227 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNolley Road 679
CrossesElliott Creek
Location0.00 Rt 615; 1.80 Rt 669
RouteCounty Highway 679
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0879, -80.39147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2020)
Projected traffic227 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nolley Road 679 over Elliott Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Nolley Road 679 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nolley Road 679 over Elliott Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Nolley Road 679 over Elliott Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Nolley Road 679 over Elliott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.