US Bridges

Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek

Good

Scott County, Virginia · .60 to 678 - .05 FR 679 · Structure no. 000000000030715

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
243
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek in Scott County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 243 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 271 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesValley Creek Road
CrossesValley Creek
Location.60 to 678 - .05 FR 679
RouteCounty Highway 671
Coordinates36.74408, -82.48362
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic243 (2022)
Projected traffic271 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Creek Road over Valley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek carry?

About 243 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Creek Road over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.