US Bridges

SC-677(WATAUGA Rd) over Fifteen Mile Creek

Good

Washington County, Virginia · 0.55 Fr. 675; 1.10 to 902 · Structure no. 000000000031078

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,761
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SC-677(WATAUGA Rd) over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete frame carrying SC-677(WATAUGA Rd) over Fifteen Mile Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,761 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,079 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSC-677(WATAUGA Rd)
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek
Location0.55 Fr. 675; 1.10 to 902
RouteCounty Highway 677
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67318, -81.94739
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,761 (2022)
Projected traffic3,079 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SC-677(WATAUGA Rd) over Fifteen Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SC-677(WATAUGA Rd) over Fifteen Mile 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SC-677(WATAUGA Rd) over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?

About 2,761 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SC-677(WATAUGA Rd) over Fifteen Mile Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SC-677(WATAUGA Rd) over Fifteen Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.