US Bridges

Joseph Mrtn HWY641 over RTE 58 & 220

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Henry County, Virginia · 0.65 Rt 686; 0.20 Rt 685 · Structure no. 000000000010122

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,989
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joseph Mrtn HWY641 over RTE 58 & 220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Joseph Mrtn HWY641 over RTE 58 & 220 in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,989 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,527 by 2045. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoseph Mrtn HWY641
CrossesRTE 58 & 220
Location0.65 Rt 686; 0.20 Rt 685
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62882, -79.88087
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,989 (2022)
Projected traffic2,527 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$138.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Joseph Mrtn HWY641 over RTE 58 & 220 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joseph Mrtn HWY641 over RTE 58 & 220 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Joseph Mrtn HWY641 over RTE 58 & 220 carry?

About 1,989 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Joseph Mrtn HWY641 over RTE 58 & 220?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Joseph Mrtn HWY641 over RTE 58 & 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.