Lee Highway 11 over Looney Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadBotetourt County, Virginia · 1.91 Scl Buc; 2.06 Rt 681 · Structure no. 000000000003158
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 112 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,315
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lee Highway 11 over Looney Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lee Highway 11 over Looney Mill Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,315 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,811 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lee Highway 11 over Looney Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Lee Highway 11 over Looney Mill 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Lee Highway 11 over Looney Mill Creek carry?
About 4,315 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Lee Highway 11 over Looney Mill Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Lee Highway 11 over Looney Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.