US Bridges

RTE 259 over Linville Creek @ Broadwa

Good

Rockingham County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 42 - 0.02 Rt 1411 · Structure no. 000000000028442

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 259 over Linville Creek @ Broadwa is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 259 over Linville Creek @ Broadwa in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE 259
CrossesLinville Creek @ Broadwa
Location0.10 Rt 42 - 0.02 Rt 1411
RouteState Highway 259
CountyRockingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.61809, -78.79805
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span105 ft (32.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 RTE 259 over Linville Creek @ Broadwa built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 259 over Linville Creek @ Broadwa 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does RTE 259 over Linville Creek @ Broadwa carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is RTE 259 over Linville Creek @ Broadwa?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 259 over Linville Creek @ Broadwa?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.