US Bridges

Popular Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 1.73M to 460&.60M to 615 · Structure no. 000000000003835

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
858
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Popular Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Popular Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 858 vehicles a day, projected to reach 957 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPopular Creek Rd.
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location1.73M to 460&.60M to 615
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28705, -82.15026
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2022)
Projected traffic957 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Popular Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Popular Creek Rd. 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 Popular Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Popular Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Popular Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.