US Bridges

PLANTATIONRD/115 over Carvins Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 2.88-RTE221; 0.01-RTE 601 · Structure no. 000000000014927

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,940
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

PLANTATIONRD/115 over Carvins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying PLANTATIONRD/115 over Carvins Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 13,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,452 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPLANTATIONRD/115
CrossesCarvins Creek
Location2.88-RTE221; 0.01-RTE 601
RouteState Highway 115
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32074, -79.93397
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,940 (2022)
Projected traffic19,452 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 PLANTATIONRD/115 over Carvins Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is PLANTATIONRD/115 over Carvins 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does PLANTATIONRD/115 over Carvins Creek carry?

About 13,940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is PLANTATIONRD/115 over Carvins Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns PLANTATIONRD/115 over Carvins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.