US Bridges

Verndale DR/1867 over Carvin Creek

Fair

Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.07-RTE1859; 0.06-RTE623 · Structure no. 000000000026184

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,224
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Verndale DR/1867 over Carvin Creek is a concrete slab carrying Verndale DR/1867 over Carvin Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 3,224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,708 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVerndale DR/1867
CrossesCarvin Creek
Location0.07-RTE1859; 0.06-RTE623
RouteCounty Highway 1867
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.32997, -79.95091
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating102 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,224 (2015)
Projected traffic3,708 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Verndale DR/1867 over Carvin Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Verndale DR/1867 over Carvin 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Verndale DR/1867 over Carvin Creek carry?

About 3,224 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Verndale DR/1867 over Carvin Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Verndale DR/1867 over Carvin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.