US Bridges

Hershberger RD/625 over Carvins Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.10-RTE743; 0.22-RTE115 · Structure no. 000000000015023

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,440
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hershberger RD/625 over Carvins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hershberger RD/625 over Carvins Creek in Roanoke 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 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 8,440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,099 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHershberger RD/625
CrossesCarvins Creek
Location0.10-RTE743; 0.22-RTE115
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.3228, -79.94001
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length59 ft (18 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 traffic8,440 (2022)
Projected traffic9,099 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hershberger RD/625 over Carvins Creek built?

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

What condition is Hershberger RD/625 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 Hershberger RD/625 over Carvins Creek carry?

About 8,440 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hershberger RD/625 over Carvins Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hershberger RD/625 over Carvins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.