US Bridges

Philpott Drive 674 over Towne Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.01 Rt 603; 2.82 Rt 88 · Structure no. 000000000010149

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philpott Drive 674 over Towne Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Philpott Drive 674 over Towne Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 637 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesPhilpott Drive 674
CrossesTowne Creek
Location0.01 Rt 603; 2.82 Rt 88
RouteCounty Highway 674
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79017, -80.00584
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2022)
Projected traffic637 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$572.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philpott Drive 674 over Towne Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philpott Drive 674 over Towne 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Philpott Drive 674 over Towne Creek carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Philpott Drive 674 over Towne Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Philpott Drive 674 over Towne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.