US Bridges

Lee-Jackson HWY over Folly Mills Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.07 Rt 647 & 0.20 Rt 871 · Structure no. 000000000001684

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,561
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee-Jackson HWY over Folly Mills Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lee-Jackson HWY over Folly Mills Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5,561 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,201 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesLee-Jackson HWY
CrossesFolly Mills Creek
Location1.07 Rt 647 & 0.20 Rt 871
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates38.09511, -79.08725
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,561 (2022)
Projected traffic6,201 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Lee-Jackson HWY over Folly Mills Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee-Jackson HWY over Folly Mills 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Lee-Jackson HWY over Folly Mills Creek carry?

About 5,561 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee-Jackson HWY over Folly Mills Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Lee-Jackson HWY over Folly Mills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.