US Bridges

Meadow Creek DR over Barnhardt Creek

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Roanoke County, Virginia · 0.01-RT 0.01;0.10-RT 1392 · Structure no. 000000000031293

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadow Creek DR over Barnhardt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Meadow Creek DR over Barnhardt Creek in Roanoke County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 382 by 2045. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesMeadow Creek DR
CrossesBarnhardt Creek
Location0.01-RT 0.01;0.10-RT 1392
RouteCounty Highway 1390
CountyRoanoke County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24705, -80.04942
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2015)
Projected traffic382 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadow Creek DR over Barnhardt Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadow Creek DR over Barnhardt 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Meadow Creek DR over Barnhardt Creek carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meadow Creek DR over Barnhardt Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Meadow Creek DR over Barnhardt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.