US Bridges

Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek

Good

Shenandoah County, Virginia · 0.90 to 826 - 0.18 to 732 · Structure no. 000000000026028

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek in Shenandoah County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSmith Creek RD
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.90 to 826 - 0.18 to 732
RouteCounty Highway 620
Coordinates38.68024, -78.6401
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2020)
Projected traffic135 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Creek RD over Smith 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 Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Creek RD over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.