US Bridges

Veterans Mem HWY over Copper and Obeys Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0.05-RT.627; 2.00-RT.71 · Structure no. 000000000023572

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
503 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,021
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Mem HWY over Copper and Obeys Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Mem HWY over Copper and Obeys Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,021 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,077 by 2045. The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Mem HWY
CrossesCopper and Obeys Creek
Location0.05-RT.627; 2.00-RT.71
RouteState Highway 72
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.68006, -82.5536
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length503 ft (153.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,021 (2022)
Projected traffic2,077 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 Veterans Mem HWY over Copper and Obeys Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Mem HWY over Copper and Obeys 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Veterans Mem HWY over Copper and Obeys Creek carry?

About 2,021 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Veterans Mem HWY over Copper and Obeys Creek?

The structure is 503 ft (153.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Mem HWY over Copper and Obeys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.