US Bridges

Thomas Spring RD over Spring Creek

FairPosted for load

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.08 Rt 870 - 0.15 Rt 613 · Structure no. 000000000016106

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
275
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thomas Spring RD over Spring Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Thomas Spring RD over Spring Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 100 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 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 345 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesThomas Spring RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.08 Rt 870 - 0.15 Rt 613
RouteCounty Highway 748
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.40041, -79.03171
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2021)
Projected traffic345 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$325 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thomas Spring RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Thomas Spring RD over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Thomas Spring RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Thomas Spring RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Thomas Spring RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.