US Bridges

Sulphur Springs RD over Broad Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.05 to 610 & 1.45 to 734 · Structure no. 000000000015602

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Springs RD over Broad Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sulphur Springs RD over Broad Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSulphur Springs RD
CrossesBroad Creek
Location0.05 to 610 & 1.45 to 734
RouteCounty Highway 683
Coordinates37.70246, -79.51905
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$16 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sulphur Springs RD over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Sulphur Springs RD over Broad Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Sulphur Springs RD over Broad Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sulphur Springs RD over Broad Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Springs RD over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.