US Bridges

Green Spring Rd. over Spoon Gap Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · .05 to 670 - .74 FR 818 · Structure no. 000000000018895

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Spring Rd. over Spoon Gap Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Green Spring Rd. over Spoon Gap Creek in Washington 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 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 4,600 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,129 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Spring Rd.
CrossesSpoon Gap Creek
Location.05 to 670 - .74 FR 818
RouteState Highway 75
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63803, -81.99735
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,129 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Green Spring Rd. over Spoon Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Spring Rd. over Spoon Gap 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Green Spring Rd. over Spoon Gap Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Green Spring Rd. over Spoon Gap Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Green Spring Rd. over Spoon Gap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.