US Bridges

Jasper Creek Road over Smith Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.00 to 614; 1.20 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000019048

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Creek Road over Smith Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jasper Creek Road over Smith Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 177 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJasper Creek Road
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.00 to 614; 1.20 to 616
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74846, -82.16211
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2017)
Projected traffic177 by 2045
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Creek Road over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Creek Road over Smith 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Jasper Creek Road over Smith Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Jasper Creek Road over Smith Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Jasper Creek Road over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.