US Bridges

Lexington Turnpike over Huff Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 1.70-RT.689 / 0.40-RT.617 · Structure no. 000000000001346

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,409
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lexington Turnpike over Huff Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lexington Turnpike over Huff Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 2,409 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,686 by 2045. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesLexington Turnpike
CrossesHuff Creek
Location1.70-RT.689 / 0.40-RT.617
RouteU.S. Route 60
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61136, -79.07854
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,409 (2022)
Projected traffic2,686 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Lexington Turnpike over Huff Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lexington Turnpike over Huff 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Lexington Turnpike over Huff Creek carry?

About 2,409 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lexington Turnpike over Huff Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Lexington Turnpike over Huff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.