US Bridges

Poplar Creek RD over Poplar Creek

Good

Buchanan County, Virginia · 0.18 to 614&0.82 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000028499

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
788
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Creek RD over Poplar Creek is a concrete frame carrying Poplar Creek RD over Poplar Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 788 vehicles a day, projected to reach 879 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPoplar Creek RD
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location0.18 to 614&0.82 to 615
RouteCounty Highway 604
Coordinates37.27036, -82.14613
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic788 (2022)
Projected traffic879 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Creek RD over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Poplar Creek RD over Poplar Creek carry?

About 788 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Poplar Creek RD over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Poplar Creek RD over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.