US Bridges

Elamsville RD./618 over Sycamore Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.55-RT 705;0.70-RT 613 · Structure no. 000000000013265

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
411
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elamsville RD./618 over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elamsville RD./618 over Sycamore Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, 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 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 411 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesElamsville RD./618
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.55-RT 705;0.70-RT 613
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7703, -80.2088
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic411 (2022)
Projected traffic458 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Elamsville RD./618 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elamsville RD./618 over Sycamore 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Elamsville RD./618 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 411 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elamsville RD./618 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Elamsville RD./618 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.