US Bridges

Irish Creek RD over Irish Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 6.15 to 608 & 2.15 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000015390

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 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 concrete slab carrying Irish Creek RD over Irish Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesIrish Creek RD
CrossesIrish Creek
Location6.15 to 608 & 2.15 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.82098, -79.24091
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 closed31.7 mi (51 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 Irish Creek RD over Irish Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

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 2024.

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 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Irish Creek RD over Irish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.