US Bridges

Ridge Road over Washer Hollow Creek

Good

Buena Vista city, Virginia · 0.10 to RTE.60 · Structure no. 000000000028952

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2007 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Washer Hollow Creek is a concrete frame carrying Ridge Road over Washer Hollow Creek in Buena Vista city, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRidge Road
CrossesWasher Hollow Creek
Location0.10 to RTE.60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuena Vista city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74586, -79.3428
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2007)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ridge Road over Washer Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Washer Hollow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ridge Road over Washer Hollow Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Ridge Road over Washer Hollow Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Washer Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.