US Bridges

Alvis Road over Poplar Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .35 Meckl CO 1.65 to 662 · Structure no. 000000000003660

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
94 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvis Road over Poplar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Alvis Road over Poplar Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 174 by 2042. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesAlvis Road
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location.35 Meckl CO 1.65 to 662
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60992, -78.03538
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2022)
Projected traffic174 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$221 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alvis Road over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alvis Road over Poplar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Alvis Road over Poplar Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Alvis Road over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Alvis Road over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.