US Bridges

Doctor Purdy Road over Little Poplar Creek

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · .9 FR 662 & .2 MI to 661 · Structure no. 000000000030723

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doctor Purdy Road over Little Poplar Creek is a concrete frame carrying Doctor Purdy Road over Little Poplar Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 247 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDoctor Purdy Road
CrossesLittle Poplar Creek
Location.9 FR 662 & .2 MI to 661
RouteCounty Highway 659
Coordinates36.60019, -77.99693
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2019)
Projected traffic247 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Doctor Purdy Road over Little Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Doctor Purdy Road over Little Poplar 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Doctor Purdy Road over Little Poplar Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Doctor Purdy Road over Little Poplar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Doctor Purdy Road over Little Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.