Copper Creek RD over Creek
PoorPosted for loadScott County, Virginia · 0004643 East 0066643 West · Structure no. 000000000016713
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 296
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Copper Creek RD over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Copper Creek RD over Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 432 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Copper Creek RD over Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Copper Creek RD over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Copper Creek RD over Creek carry?
About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Copper Creek RD over Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Copper Creek RD over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.