US Bridges

Hoppers Creek RD over Trib Elk Creek

Good

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.90 to 802 & 0.10 to 781 · Structure no. 000000000029024

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
165
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hoppers Creek RD over Trib Elk Creek is a concrete slab carrying Hoppers Creek RD over Trib Elk Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesHoppers Creek RD
CrossesTrib Elk Creek
Location0.90 to 802 & 0.10 to 781
RouteCounty Highway 759
Coordinates37.58049, -79.50768
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic165 (2022)
Projected traffic184 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hoppers Creek RD over Trib Elk Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hoppers Creek RD over Trib Elk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hoppers Creek RD over Trib Elk Creek carry?

About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hoppers Creek RD over Trib Elk Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hoppers Creek RD over Trib Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.