US Bridges

Lee-Jackson HWY over Christians Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.04 Rt 340 - 0.30 Rt 659 · Structure no. 000000000001698

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,774
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee-Jackson HWY over Christians Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Lee-Jackson HWY over Christians Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 7,774 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,007 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 146 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLee-Jackson HWY
CrossesChristians Creek
Location0.04 Rt 340 - 0.30 Rt 659
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.01946, -79.14052
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width146 ft (44.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,774 (2022)
Projected traffic9,007 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee-Jackson HWY over Christians Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee-Jackson HWY over Christians 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 Christians Creek carry?

About 7,774 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee-Jackson HWY over Christians Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 146 ft wide.

Who owns Lee-Jackson HWY over Christians Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.