US Bridges

Frisco Yard RD over Oppossum Creek

Good

Scott County, Virginia · 0.05 to 632 & 0.65 to 639 · Structure no. 000000000016890

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
676
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frisco Yard RD over Oppossum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frisco Yard RD over Oppossum 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 676 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2045. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesFrisco Yard RD
CrossesOppossum Creek
Location0.05 to 632 & 0.65 to 639
RouteCounty Highway 713
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60597, -82.62938
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic676 (2022)
Projected traffic754 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Frisco Yard RD over Oppossum Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frisco Yard RD over Oppossum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Frisco Yard RD over Oppossum Creek carry?

About 676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Frisco Yard RD over Oppossum Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Frisco Yard RD over Oppossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.