South Street over Happy Creek
GoodWarren County, Virginia · 0.01 522-0.16 Blueridge · Structure no. 000000000020271
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 87 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,875
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Street over Happy Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying South Street over Happy Creek in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 15,875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,903 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Street over Happy Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Street over Happy 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 2023.
How much traffic does South Street over Happy Creek carry?
About 15,875 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is South Street over Happy Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.
Who owns South Street over Happy Creek?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.