US Bridges

Happy Creek Road over Happy Creek

Good

Warren County, Virginia · 0020522 Bp 0090522 · Structure no. 000000000025141

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,844
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Creek Road over Happy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Happy Creek Road over Happy Creek in Warren County, Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,844 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,692 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHappy Creek Road
CrossesHappy Creek
Location0020522 Bp 0090522
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.92125, -78.18719
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,844 (2022)
Projected traffic2,692 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$325 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Happy Creek Road over Happy Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Creek Road 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 Happy Creek Road over Happy Creek carry?

About 1,844 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Happy Creek Road over Happy Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Creek Road over Happy Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.