US Bridges

Irish Creek RD over Irish Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 1.40 to 608 & 7.10 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000015388

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irish Creek RD over Irish Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Irish Creek RD over Irish Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 58 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 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesIrish Creek RD
CrossesIrish Creek
Location1.40 to 608 & 7.10 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.80493, -79.29369
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2019)
Projected traffic172 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$165 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irish Creek RD over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Irish Creek RD over Irish 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Irish Creek RD over Irish Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Irish Creek RD over Irish Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Irish Creek RD over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.