Dry Valley RD./787 over Meadow Creek
GoodMontgomery County, Virginia · 1.90-RT665; 2.80-RT693 · Structure no. 000000000012353
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Valley RD./787 over Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Valley RD./787 over Meadow Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 71 years old, older 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 141 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 157 by 2045. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Valley RD./787 over Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is Dry Valley RD./787 over Meadow 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Dry Valley RD./787 over Meadow Creek carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Dry Valley RD./787 over Meadow Creek?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Valley RD./787 over Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.