US Bridges

Porterfield HWY over Greendale Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Virginia · 5.64 RUSSELL&4.79 FR 58 · Structure no. 000000000018850

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,759
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porterfield HWY over Greendale Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Porterfield HWY over Greendale Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15,759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,325 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPorterfield HWY
CrossesGreendale Creek
Location5.64 RUSSELL&4.79 FR 58
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75668, -82.05844
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,759 (2022)
Projected traffic18,325 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$407.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Porterfield HWY over Greendale Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Porterfield HWY over Greendale Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Porterfield HWY over Greendale Creek carry?

About 15,759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Porterfield HWY over Greendale Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Porterfield HWY over Greendale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.