Martz RD over Smith Creek
GoodRockingham County, Virginia · 0.30 Rt 717 - 1.60 Rt 807 · Structure no. 000000000016168
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 993
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martz RD over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Martz RD over Smith Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 993 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,039 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Martz RD over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martz 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Martz RD over Smith Creek carry?
About 993 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Martz RD over Smith Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Martz RD over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.