US Bridges

Poplar Grove Rd. over Garden Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · At R624; .1 to End Maint · Structure no. 000000000003963

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
83
2007 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Grove Rd. over Garden Creek is a concrete slab carrying Poplar Grove Rd. over Garden Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 83 vehicles a day, projected to reach 112 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Grove Rd.
CrossesGarden Creek
LocationAt R624; .1 to End Maint
RouteCounty Highway 669
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21117, -82.00718
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.
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 inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic83 (2007)
Projected traffic112 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$105.3 million (2031 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Grove Rd. over Garden Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Grove Rd. over Garden 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Poplar Grove Rd. over Garden Creek carry?

About 83 vehicles per day (2007 count).

How long is Poplar Grove Rd. over Garden Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Grove Rd. over Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.