US Bridges

Rhody Creek Lp 765 over Rhody Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 00.00 Rt 687;00.19 Rt 688 · Structure no. 000000000013398

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
112
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rhody Creek Lp 765 over Rhody Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rhody Creek Lp 765 over Rhody Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 112 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRhody Creek Lp 765
CrossesRhody Creek
Location00.00 Rt 687;00.19 Rt 688
RouteCounty Highway 765
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64765, -80.24999
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic112 (2014)
Projected traffic129 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$291.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rhody Creek Lp 765 over Rhody Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rhody Creek Lp 765 over Rhody 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rhody Creek Lp 765 over Rhody Creek carry?

About 112 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Rhody Creek Lp 765 over Rhody Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rhody Creek Lp 765 over Rhody Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.