US Bridges

Arnolds Valley RD over Elk Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.90 to 782 & 0.57 to 799 · Structure no. 000000000015692

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,313
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnolds Valley RD over Elk Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Arnolds Valley RD over Elk Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,313 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,464 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesArnolds Valley RD
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.90 to 782 & 0.57 to 799
RouteCounty Highway 759
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.60113, -79.50426
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,313 (2022)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$180 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arnolds Valley RD over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arnolds Valley RD over Elk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Arnolds Valley RD over Elk Creek carry?

About 1,313 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Arnolds Valley RD over Elk Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Arnolds Valley RD over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.