US Bridges

Mauzy Athlone RD over Smith Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 717 - 0.50 Rt 807 · Structure no. 000000000015915

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
722
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mauzy Athlone RD over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mauzy Athlone RD over Smith Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 6 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 722 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,054 by 2045. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMauzy Athlone RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.30 Rt 717 - 0.50 Rt 807
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.55713, -78.73236
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2022)
Projected traffic1,054 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mauzy Athlone RD over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mauzy Athlone RD over Smith 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mauzy Athlone RD over Smith Creek carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mauzy Athlone RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mauzy Athlone RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.