US Bridges

Arkton Road over Smith Creek

Fair

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.90 Rt 11 - 1.20 Rt 620 · Structure no. 000000000016160

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
645
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arkton Road over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arkton Road over Smith Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesArkton Road
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.90 Rt 11 - 1.20 Rt 620
RouteCounty Highway 798
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.56929, -78.71933
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2022)
Projected traffic695 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Arkton Road over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arkton Road over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Arkton Road over Smith Creek carry?

About 645 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Arkton Road over Smith Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Arkton Road over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.