US Bridges

Williamsburg RD over Linville Creek

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 1.98 Rt 617 - 0.02 Rt 42 · Structure no. 000000000028004

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
58
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williamsburg RD over Linville Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Williamsburg RD over Linville Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 58 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2045. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWilliamsburg RD
CrossesLinville Creek
Location1.98 Rt 617 - 0.02 Rt 42
RouteCounty Highway 782
Coordinates38.54929, -78.84054
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58 (2018)
Projected traffic89 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Williamsburg RD over Linville Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williamsburg 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Williamsburg RD over Linville Creek carry?

About 58 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Williamsburg RD over Linville Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Williamsburg RD over Linville Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.