US Bridges

Upper Coppercrk RD over Copper Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 3.3M to 671E& .40M to 679 · Structure no. 000000000016501

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Coppercrk RD over Copper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Upper Coppercrk RD over Copper Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 52 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 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 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 346 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesUpper Coppercrk RD
CrossesCopper Creek
Location3.3M to 671E& .40M to 679
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79901, -82.26988
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2015)
Projected traffic346 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Upper Coppercrk RD over Copper Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Upper Coppercrk RD over Copper 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 Upper Coppercrk RD over Copper Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Upper Coppercrk RD over Copper Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Coppercrk RD over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.