US Bridges

Lee Highway / 11 over Firestone Creek

Good

Botetourt County, Virginia · 1.55-RTE 606;0.89 RTE 640 · Structure no. 000000000025967

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,599
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway / 11 over Firestone Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lee Highway / 11 over Firestone Creek in Botetourt County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,599 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,013 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway / 11
CrossesFirestone Creek
Location1.55-RTE 606;0.89 RTE 640
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyBotetourt County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.46064, -79.81878
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,599 (2022)
Projected traffic4,013 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$409 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway / 11 over Firestone Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway / 11 over Firestone Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Highway / 11 over Firestone Creek carry?

About 3,599 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee Highway / 11 over Firestone Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway / 11 over Firestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.