US Bridges

Lee-Jackson HWY over Branch Poor Creek

Fair

Augusta County, Virginia · 1.00 Rt 671 - 0.01 Rt 666 · Structure no. 000000000001699

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,107
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee-Jackson HWY over Branch Poor Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lee-Jackson HWY over Branch Poor Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,107 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,845 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLee-Jackson HWY
CrossesBranch Poor Creek
Location1.00 Rt 671 - 0.01 Rt 666
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyAugusta County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.96161, -79.17976
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,107 (2022)
Projected traffic4,845 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee-Jackson HWY over Branch Poor Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee-Jackson HWY over Branch Poor 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 Branch Poor Creek carry?

About 4,107 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee-Jackson HWY over Branch Poor Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Lee-Jackson HWY over Branch Poor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.