US Bridges

Lindale RD over Linville Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.07 Rt 42 - 0.65 Rt 753 · Structure no. 000000000016137

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
68
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindale RD over Linville Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Lindale RD over Linville Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 98 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 68 vehicles a day, projected to reach 101 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLindale RD
CrossesLinville Creek
Location0.07 Rt 42 - 0.65 Rt 753
RouteCounty Highway 780
Coordinates38.53524, -78.8468
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2021)
Projected traffic101 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$52 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindale RD over Linville Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Lindale RD over Linville 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lindale RD over Linville Creek carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Lindale RD over Linville Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Lindale RD over Linville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.