US Bridges

Red Bud Highway over Elk Garden Ck @-Rosedale

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 4.46M to 67 & .04M to 19 · Structure no. 000000000016352

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,886
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bud Highway over Elk Garden Ck @-Rosedale is a concrete tee beam carrying Red Bud Highway over Elk Garden Ck @-Rosedale in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5 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 5,886 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,563 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Bud Highway
CrossesElk Garden Ck @-Rosedale
Location4.46M to 67 & .04M to 19
RouteState Highway 80
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95983, -81.93191
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,886 (2022)
Projected traffic6,563 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bud Highway over Elk Garden Ck @-Rosedale built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Red Bud Highway over Elk Garden Ck @-Rosedale 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Red Bud Highway over Elk Garden Ck @-Rosedale carry?

About 5,886 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Red Bud Highway over Elk Garden Ck @-Rosedale?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bud Highway over Elk Garden Ck @-Rosedale?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.