US Bridges

Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.00 Fr. I-81; 0.02 to 11 · Structure no. 000000000019007

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,823
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 7,823 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,686 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Creek Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.00 Fr. I-81; 0.02 to 11
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67843, -82.04021
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,823 (2022)
Projected traffic8,686 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$45.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Creek 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 June 2024.

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

About 7,823 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Spring Creek Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.