US Bridges

Addington Frame RD over Valley Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0.45 FR 670 - 0.60 to 679 · Structure no. 000000000016814

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Addington Frame RD over Valley Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Addington Frame RD over Valley Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 54 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 37 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAddington Frame RD
CrossesValley Creek
Location0.45 FR 670 - 0.60 to 679
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73671, -82.48454
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Addington Frame RD over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Addington Frame RD over Valley 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Addington Frame RD over Valley Creek carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Addington Frame RD over Valley Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Addington Frame RD over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.