US Bridges

Sprouts Creek Rd. over Sprouts Creek

Good

Smyth County, Virginia · .55 to R42;.05 to Deadend · Structure no. 000000000027300

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
74
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sprouts Creek Rd. over Sprouts Creek is a concrete frame carrying Sprouts Creek Rd. over Sprouts Creek in Smyth County, Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 74 vehicles a day, projected to reach 83 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesSprouts Creek Rd.
CrossesSprouts Creek
Location.55 to R42;.05 to Deadend
RouteCounty Highway 623
Coordinates36.97567, -81.5078
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 inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2022)
Projected traffic83 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Sprouts Creek Rd. over Sprouts Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sprouts Creek Rd. over Sprouts 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sprouts Creek Rd. over Sprouts Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sprouts Creek Rd. over Sprouts Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Sprouts Creek Rd. over Sprouts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.