US Bridges

Caney Valley RD over Gaspard Creek

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 0.10 to 625E; .70 to 625W · Structure no. 000000000029162

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
92
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Valley RD over Gaspard Creek is a concrete frame carrying Caney Valley RD over Gaspard Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 92 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCaney Valley RD
CrossesGaspard Creek
Location0.10 to 625E; .70 to 625W
RouteCounty Highway 616
Coordinates36.73392, -82.145
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2017)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Caney Valley RD over Gaspard Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Caney Valley RD over Gaspard 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 Caney Valley RD over Gaspard Creek carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Caney Valley RD over Gaspard Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Valley RD over Gaspard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.