US Bridges

Green Way Rd. over Green Way Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 1.30 Fr. 11; 0.90 to 706 · Structure no. 000000000019121

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Way Rd. over Green Way Creek is a concrete slab carrying Green Way Rd. over Green Way Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Way Rd.
CrossesGreen Way Creek
Location1.30 Fr. 11; 0.90 to 706
RouteCounty Highway 694
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72053, -81.86951
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic262 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$182 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Way Rd. over Green Way Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Green Way Rd. over Green Way 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 2024.

How much traffic does Green Way Rd. over Green Way Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Green Way Rd. over Green Way Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Green Way Rd. over Green Way Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.