US Bridges

Spring Creek RD over North River

FairPosted for load

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.75 Rt 727E-0.25 RT727W · Structure no. 000000000015937

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,455
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek RD over North River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Creek RD over North River in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,455 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,584 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Creek RD
CrossesNorth River
Location0.75 Rt 727E-0.25 RT727W
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.39517, -79.03149
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,455 (2022)
Projected traffic3,584 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$192 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Creek RD over North River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek RD over North River 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 Spring Creek RD over North River carry?

About 2,455 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spring Creek RD over North River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek RD over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.