US Bridges

Route 211 over Long Meadow Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.51 Rt 799 - 0.89 Rt 618 · Structure no. 000000000015842

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,093
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 211 over Long Meadow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 211 over Long Meadow Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5,093 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,679 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 211
CrossesLong Meadow Creek
Location0.51 Rt 799 - 0.89 Rt 618
RouteState Highway 211
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.63394, -78.74852
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,093 (2022)
Projected traffic5,679 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$195 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 211 over Long Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 211 over Long Meadow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Route 211 over Long Meadow Creek carry?

About 5,093 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 211 over Long Meadow Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 211 over Long Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.