US Bridges

Poplar Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek

Fair

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.15 FR 460 & 2.20 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000023426

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
858
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Poplar Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesPoplar Creek Rd.
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.15 FR 460 & 2.20 to 615
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyBuchanan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30566, -82.15617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar 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 July 2024.

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

About 858 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Poplar Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Creek Rd. over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.