Rich Valley Road over Finley Creek
GoodWashington County, Virginia · .05 FR 741E; .15 to 741W · Structure no. 000000000019128
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 234
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rich Valley Road over Finley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Rich Valley Road over Finley Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 234 vehicles a day, projected to reach 267 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rich Valley Road over Finley Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is Rich Valley Road over Finley Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Rich Valley Road over Finley Creek carry?
About 234 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Rich Valley Road over Finley Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Rich Valley Road over Finley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.