US Bridges

Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Creek

Fair

Scott County, Virginia · 0.45 FR 660; 1.05 to 661 · Structure no. 000000000025914

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,021
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Mem. Hwy.
CrossesCreek
Location0.45 FR 660; 1.05 to 661
RouteState Highway 72
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72776, -82.54879
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Mem. Hwy. over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Creek carry?

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

How long is Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Veterans Mem. Hwy. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.