US Bridges

Greensboro RD 220 over Marrowbone Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · .59-RTE220 Bs; 1.83-RDGWY · Structure no. 000000000010066

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,558
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greensboro RD 220 over Marrowbone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Greensboro RD 220 over Marrowbone Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 8,558 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,495 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreensboro RD 220
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location.59-RTE220 Bs; 1.83-RDGWY
RouteU.S. Route 220
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61293, -79.86105
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 23 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,558 (2022)
Projected traffic12,495 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$683.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greensboro RD 220 over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greensboro RD 220 over Marrowbone 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Greensboro RD 220 over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 8,558 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greensboro RD 220 over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Greensboro RD 220 over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.