US Bridges

Marvin Springs RD over Valley Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 1.05M TO673 & .0M to 671 · Structure no. 000000000016827

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marvin Springs RD over Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Marvin Springs RD over Valley Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMarvin Springs RD
CrossesValley Creek
Location1.05M TO673 & .0M to 671
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75098, -82.46661
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$102.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marvin Springs RD over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Marvin Springs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Marvin Springs RD over Valley Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Marvin Springs RD over Valley Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Marvin Springs RD over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.