US Bridges

Charity Hwy. 40 over Rock Castle Creek

FairPosted for load

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.20 Rt 710; 1.30 Rt 708 · Structure no. 000000000013209

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
539
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charity Hwy. 40 over Rock Castle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Charity Hwy. 40 over Rock Castle Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 539 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 601 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCharity Hwy. 40
CrossesRock Castle Creek
Location0.20 Rt 710; 1.30 Rt 708
RouteState Highway 40
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80405, -80.26604
Functional classRural Major 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic539 (2022)
Projected traffic601 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$459.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charity Hwy. 40 over Rock Castle Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charity Hwy. 40 over Rock Castle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Charity Hwy. 40 over Rock Castle Creek carry?

About 539 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Charity Hwy. 40 over Rock Castle Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Charity Hwy. 40 over Rock Castle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.