Route 42 over West Fork Linville Creek
FairRockingham County, Virginia · 0.05 Rt 721 - 0.11 Rt 859 · Structure no. 000000000029038
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 58 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,571
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 42 over West Fork Linville Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 42 over West Fork Linville Creek in Rockingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 9,571 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,694 by 2045. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 42 over West Fork Linville Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 42 over West Fork Linville 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Route 42 over West Fork Linville Creek carry?
About 9,571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 42 over West Fork Linville Creek?
The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns Route 42 over West Fork Linville Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.