US Bridges

Veterans Mem. HWY over Staunton Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 4.5 Dunganan & 3.1TO 619 · Structure no. 000000000016593

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,176
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Mem. HWY over Staunton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Mem. HWY over Staunton Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 72 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 1,176 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,465 by 2042. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Mem. HWY
CrossesStaunton Creek
Location4.5 Dunganan & 3.1TO 619
RouteState Highway 65
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.803, -82.51987
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,176 (2022)
Projected traffic1,465 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$312 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Mem. HWY over Staunton Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Veterans Mem. HWY over Staunton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Mem. HWY over Staunton Creek carry?

About 1,176 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Veterans Mem. HWY over Staunton Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Mem. HWY over Staunton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.