US Bridges

Artrip Road over Weaver Creek

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .02M to 663 & 2.42M to 82 · Structure no. 000000000016481

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
138
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artrip Road over Weaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Artrip Road over Weaver Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 138 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArtrip Road
CrossesWeaver Creek
Location.02M to 663 & 2.42M to 82
RouteCounty Highway 661
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95734, -82.1269
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic138 (2022)
Projected traffic176 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 Artrip Road over Weaver Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artrip Road over Weaver 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Artrip Road over Weaver Creek carry?

About 138 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Artrip Road over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Artrip Road over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.