US Bridges

Lavender Road/ 722 over Elliott Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.0 Rt 639; 0.79 Dead End · Structure no. 000000000028273

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
72 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lavender Road/ 722 over Elliott Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lavender Road/ 722 over Elliott Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 61 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLavender Road/ 722
CrossesElliott Creek
Location0.0 Rt 639; 0.79 Dead End
RouteCounty Highway 722
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11197, -80.2945
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic61 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$434.1 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lavender Road/ 722 over Elliott Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lavender Road/ 722 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Lavender Road/ 722 over Elliott Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Lavender Road/ 722 over Elliott Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Lavender Road/ 722 over Elliott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.