US Bridges

Mt Pleasant RD-639 over Elliot Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.60 RTE 637;1.45 RTE 722 · Structure no. 000000000029558

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
326
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Pleasant RD-639 over Elliot Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Pleasant RD-639 over Elliot Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 326 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Pleasant RD-639
CrossesElliot Creek
Location0.60 RTE 637;1.45 RTE 722
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11931, -80.27612
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic326 (2020)
Projected traffic340 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Pleasant RD-639 over Elliot Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Pleasant RD-639 over Elliot 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Pleasant RD-639 over Elliot Creek carry?

About 326 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Mt Pleasant RD-639 over Elliot Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Pleasant RD-639 over Elliot Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.