US Bridges

Harmony Orchard RD over Happy Creek

Good

Warren County, Virginia · 0.90 to End - 0.02 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000024068

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
261
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmony Orchard RD over Happy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Harmony Orchard RD over Happy Creek in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 261 vehicles a day, projected to reach 392 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesHarmony Orchard RD
CrossesHappy Creek
Location0.90 to End - 0.02 to 604
RouteCounty Highway 671
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.86865, -78.17786
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic261 (2020)
Projected traffic392 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Harmony Orchard RD over Happy Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmony Orchard RD 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Harmony Orchard RD over Happy Creek carry?

About 261 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Harmony Orchard RD over Happy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Harmony Orchard RD over Happy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.