Route 42 over Linville Creek
GoodRockingham County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 772 - 0.07 Rt 765 · Structure no. 000000000015800
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,571
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 42 over Linville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 42 over Linville Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 9,571 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,694 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 42 over Linville Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 42 over Linville 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Route 42 over Linville Creek carry?
About 9,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 42 over Linville Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Route 42 over Linville Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.