US Bridges

Spoon Gap Road over Spoons Gap Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.25 Fr. 908; 0.05 to 75. · Structure no. 000000000019092

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,773
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spoon Gap Road over Spoons Gap Creek is a concrete slab carrying Spoon Gap Road over Spoons Gap Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,773 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,021 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSpoon Gap Road
CrossesSpoons Gap Creek
Location0.25 Fr. 908; 0.05 to 75.
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63819, -81.99873
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.
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 inspectionNovember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,773 (2017)
Projected traffic2,021 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Spoon Gap Road over Spoons Gap Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spoon Gap Road over Spoons 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Spoon Gap Road over Spoons Gap Creek carry?

About 1,773 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Spoon Gap Road over Spoons Gap Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Spoon Gap Road over Spoons Gap Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.