US Bridges

Collierstown RD over Colliers Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.17 to 612 & 0.01 to 676 · Structure no. 000000000015350

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
757
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collierstown RD over Colliers Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Collierstown RD over Colliers Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 757 vehicles a day, projected to reach 844 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCollierstown RD
CrossesColliers Creek
Location0.17 to 612 & 0.01 to 676
RouteState Highway 251
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.76262, -79.55026
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic757 (2022)
Projected traffic844 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collierstown RD over Colliers Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collierstown RD over Colliers 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Collierstown RD over Colliers Creek carry?

About 757 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Collierstown RD over Colliers Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Collierstown RD over Colliers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.