US Bridges

Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek

Fair

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.36 to 11 - 0.37 to 826 · Structure no. 000000000017118

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
336
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 336 vehicles a day, projected to reach 375 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSmith Creek RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.36 to 11 - 0.37 to 826
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates38.69383, -78.64302
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic336 (2022)
Projected traffic375 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Creek RD over Smith 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek carry?

About 336 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.