US Bridges

Green Spring Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · .97 to TENN&9.0 FR I-81 S · Structure no. 000000000018894

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,414
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Spring Road over Spring Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Spring Road over Spring Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,414 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,692 by 2045. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Spring Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.97 to TENN&9.0 FR I-81 S
RouteState Highway 75
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60481, -82.03561
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,414 (2022)
Projected traffic2,692 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$189.8 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Spring Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Spring Road over Spring 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Green Spring Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,414 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Green Spring Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Green Spring Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.