US Bridges

Fridleys Gap RD over Smith Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.85 Rt 717 - 1.50 Rt 620 · Structure no. 000000000024761

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
256
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fridleys Gap RD over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fridleys Gap RD over Smith Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 256 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFridleys Gap RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.85 Rt 717 - 1.50 Rt 620
RouteCounty Highway 811
Coordinates38.51644, -78.75095
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2018)
Projected traffic280 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Fridleys Gap RD over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fridleys Gap 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Fridleys Gap RD over Smith Creek carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Fridleys Gap RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fridleys Gap RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.