US Bridges

Boozy Creek Rd. over Boozy Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0.20 FR 694W-0.30 to 694E · Structure no. 000000000016673

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boozy Creek Rd. over Boozy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Boozy Creek Rd. over Boozy Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 234 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBoozy Creek Rd.
CrossesBoozy Creek
Location0.20 FR 694W-0.30 to 694E
RouteCounty Highway 618
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60084, -82.38686
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic234 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$10.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boozy Creek Rd. over Boozy Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Boozy Creek Rd. over Boozy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Boozy Creek Rd. over Boozy Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Boozy Creek Rd. over Boozy Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Boozy Creek Rd. over Boozy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.