South River RD over Little Marys Creek
PoorPosted for loadRockbridge County, Virginia · 1.59 to 707 & 0.20 to 56 · Structure no. 000000000015418
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 194
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South River RD over Little Marys Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South River RD over Little Marys Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South River RD over Little Marys Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is South River RD over Little Marys Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does South River RD over Little Marys Creek carry?
About 194 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is South River RD over Little Marys Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns South River RD over Little Marys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.