US Bridges

Lee Ford Camp /688 over Marrowbone Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 1.30-RTE692; 0.60-RTE781 · Structure no. 000000000010160

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
307
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 1983, so it is 42 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 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 342 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Ford Camp /688
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location1.30-RTE692; 0.60-RTE781
RouteCounty Highway 688
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58081, -79.9268
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2022)
Projected traffic342 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$163.8 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1983, making it 42 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 January 2024.

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

About 307 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 (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Ford Camp /688 over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.