Little Duck RD over Copper Creek
FairPosted for loadScott County, Virginia · 3.10 to R.C.L- 0.0 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000016636
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 77 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 193
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Little Duck RD over Copper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Little Duck RD over Copper Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 193 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Little Duck RD over Copper Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is Little Duck 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Little Duck RD over Copper Creek carry?
About 193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Little Duck RD over Copper Creek?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Little Duck RD over Copper Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.