US Bridges

Indian Trail RD over Smith Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.15 Rt 608 - 2.30 Rt 764 · Structure no. 000000000016053

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Trail RD over Smith Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Indian Trail RD over Smith Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 110 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 154 by 2045. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Trail RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.15 Rt 608 - 2.30 Rt 764
RouteCounty Highway 717
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.55631, -78.73751
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 11 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic154 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Trail RD over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Indian Trail RD over Smith Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Trail RD over Smith Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Indian Trail RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Trail RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.