US Bridges

Route 276 over Congers Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.42 Rt 676 - 0.48 Rt 253 · Structure no. 000000000015876

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,064
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 276 over Congers Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 276 over Congers Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 10,064 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11,221 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 276
CrossesCongers Creek
Location0.42 Rt 676 - 0.48 Rt 253
RouteState Highway 276
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.37159, -78.82572
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,064 (2022)
Projected traffic11,221 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$128 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 276 over Congers Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 276 over Congers 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Route 276 over Congers Creek carry?

About 10,064 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 276 over Congers Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Route 276 over Congers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.