US Bridges

Spring Creek RD over Briery Branch

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.58 Rt 750 - 0.47 Rt 871 · Structure no. 000000000015945

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek RD over Briery Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Creek RD over Briery Branch in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,339 by 2042. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Creek RD
CrossesBriery Branch
Location0.58 Rt 750 - 0.47 Rt 871
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.41349, -79.04128
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2022)
Projected traffic1,339 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Spring Creek RD over Briery Branch built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek RD over Briery Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Creek RD over Briery Branch carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spring Creek RD over Briery Branch?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Creek RD over Briery Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.