US Bridges

Mountain Valley RD over Trib Smith Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.22 Rt 718 - 0.01 Rt 724 · Structure no. 000000000015969

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
467
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Valley RD over Trib Smith Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mountain Valley RD over Trib Smith Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 467 vehicles a day, projected to reach 691 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Valley RD
CrossesTrib Smith Creek
Location0.22 Rt 718 - 0.01 Rt 724
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.46633, -78.76574
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic467 (2021)
Projected traffic691 by 2045
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 Mountain Valley RD over Trib Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Valley RD over Trib 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Valley RD over Trib Smith Creek carry?

About 467 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Mountain Valley RD over Trib Smith Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Valley RD over Trib Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.