Route 726 over Valley Creek
FairWashington County, Virginia · 0.05 Fr. 725; 0.45 to 727 · Structure no. 000000000019163
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 278
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 726 over Valley Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 726 over Valley Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 88 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 278 vehicles a day, projected to reach 317 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Route 726 over Valley Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Route 726 over Valley 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 726 over Valley Creek carry?
About 278 vehicles per day (2017 count).
How long is Route 726 over Valley Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Route 726 over Valley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.