US Bridges

Caney Valley RD over Casper Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.10 Fr. 625; 0.70 to 625 · Structure no. 000000000019030

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Valley RD over Casper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caney Valley RD over Casper Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 93 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Valley RD
CrossesCasper Creek
Location0.10 Fr. 625; 0.70 to 625
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73507, -82.15376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2017)
Projected traffic105 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Caney Valley RD over Casper Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Caney Valley RD over Casper 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Caney Valley RD over Casper Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Caney Valley RD over Casper Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Valley RD over Casper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.