US Bridges

Elk Garden Road over Elk Garden Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .05M TO657E.& .55M to 80 · Structure no. 000000000016467

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elk Garden Road over Elk Garden Creek is a concrete slab carrying Elk Garden Road over Elk Garden Creek in Russell 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesElk Garden Road
CrossesElk Garden Creek
Location.05M TO657E.& .55M to 80
RouteCounty Highway 656
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.90932, -81.97862
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Elk Garden Road over Elk Garden Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elk Garden Road over Elk Garden 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Elk Garden Road over Elk Garden Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elk Garden Road over Elk Garden Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Elk Garden Road over Elk Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.