US Bridges

Poorhouse Creek RD over Rough Creek

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.40-RT 633 / 0.45-RT 639 · Structure no. 000000000001613

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poorhouse Creek RD over Rough Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poorhouse Creek RD over Rough Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPoorhouse Creek RD
CrossesRough Creek
Location0.40-RT 633 / 0.45-RT 639
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33593, -78.69588
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2022)
Projected traffic235 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$381 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poorhouse Creek RD over Rough Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poorhouse Creek RD over Rough 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Poorhouse Creek RD over Rough Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Poorhouse Creek RD over Rough Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Poorhouse Creek RD over Rough Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.