US Bridges

Linville Edom Road over Linville Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 42 - 1.25 Rt 753S · Structure no. 000000000016058

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Linville Edom Road over Linville Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Linville Edom Road over Linville Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLinville Edom Road
CrossesLinville Creek
Location0.05 Rt 42 - 1.25 Rt 753S
RouteCounty Highway 721
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.52612, -78.85766
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic780 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Linville Edom Road over Linville Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Linville Edom Road over Linville 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Linville Edom Road over Linville Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Linville Edom Road over Linville Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Linville Edom Road over Linville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.