Big Hill Road over Colliers Creek
PoorPosted for loadRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.10 to 649 & 0.50 to 647 · Structure no. 000000000015535
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 154
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Hill Road over Colliers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Big Hill Road over Colliers Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Hill Road over Colliers Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Hill Road over Colliers 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Big Hill Road over Colliers Creek carry?
About 154 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Hill Road over Colliers Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Big Hill Road over Colliers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.