US Bridges

Raphine RD over Marl Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 918 - 0.40 Rt 851 · Structure no. 000000000001953

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,487
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raphine RD over Marl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Raphine RD over Marl Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,487 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,658 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRaphine RD
CrossesMarl Creek
Location0.05 Rt 918 - 0.40 Rt 851
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.92933, -79.21042
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,487 (2022)
Projected traffic1,658 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Raphine RD over Marl Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Raphine RD over Marl 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Raphine RD over Marl Creek carry?

About 1,487 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Raphine RD over Marl Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Raphine RD over Marl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.