Contrary Creek Rd. over Dismal River

Fair Condition65 years old2,429 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuchanan
Location1.80 Fr 629 - 0.0 To 638
CarriesContrary Creek Rd.
CrossesDismal River
Coordinates37.23864, -81.91259

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length101.0 ft (30.8 m)
Max Span49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Deck Width28.9 ft (8.8 m)
Deck Area271.0 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1961 (reconstructed 2009)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,429 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection623
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000003968

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