US Bridges

Green Valley Rd. over Elk Garden Creek

Good

Russell County, Virginia · 2.25FRRT805-.25TORT656 · Structure no. 000000000025645

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Valley Rd. over Elk Garden Creek is a concrete slab carrying Green Valley Rd. over Elk Garden Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 124 vehicles a day, projected to reach 143 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesGreen Valley Rd.
CrossesElk Garden Creek
Location2.25FRRT805-.25TORT656
RouteCounty Highway 657
Coordinates36.90612, -81.97877
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2014)
Projected traffic143 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Green Valley Rd. over Elk Garden Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Valley Rd. over Elk Garden 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Green Valley Rd. over Elk Garden Creek carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Green Valley Rd. over Elk Garden Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Green Valley Rd. over Elk Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.