US Bridges

Max Creek RD/655 over Mack Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Virginia · 0.15-RTE693;0.45-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000014587

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Max Creek RD/655 over Mack Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Max Creek RD/655 over Mack Creek in Pulaski 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 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesMax Creek RD/655
CrossesMack Creek
Location0.15-RTE693;0.45-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyPulaski County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.98316, -80.68792
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2017)
Projected traffic123 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$228.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Max Creek RD/655 over Mack Creek built?

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

What condition is Max Creek RD/655 over Mack 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Max Creek RD/655 over Mack Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Max Creek RD/655 over Mack Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Max Creek RD/655 over Mack Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.