US Bridges

Lee Ford CAMP/688 over Marrowbone Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.15-RTE1060; 1.66-RTE816 · Structure no. 000000000010159

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
235
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Ford CAMP/688 over Marrowbone Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lee Ford CAMP/688 over Marrowbone Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 235 vehicles a day, projected to reach 262 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Ford CAMP/688
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location0.15-RTE1060; 1.66-RTE816
RouteCounty Highway 688
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.57834, -79.89371
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic235 (2022)
Projected traffic262 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$154.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Ford CAMP/688 over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Ford CAMP/688 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Ford CAMP/688 over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 235 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Ford CAMP/688 over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Ford CAMP/688 over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.