US Bridges

Upper Copper Ck RD over Copper Creek

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .60M to 679 & 3.1M to 671 · Structure no. 000000000023675

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upper Copper Ck RD over Copper Creek is a concrete slab carrying Upper Copper Ck RD over Copper Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 32 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 216 vehicles a day, projected to reach 346 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUpper Copper Ck RD
CrossesCopper Creek
Location.60M to 679 & 3.1M to 671
RouteCounty Highway 678
Coordinates36.80046, -82.26842
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2015)
Projected traffic346 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Copper Ck RD over Copper Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is Upper Copper Ck RD over Copper 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Upper Copper Ck RD over Copper Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Upper Copper Ck RD over Copper Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Upper Copper Ck RD over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.