US Bridges

Magna Vista S/1060 over Br of Marrowbone Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 1.40-RTE688; 0.30-RTE687 · Structure no. 000000000010198

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Magna Vista S/1060 over Br of Marrowbone Creek is a steel culvert carrying Magna Vista S/1060 over Br of Marrowbone Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 303 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMagna Vista S/1060
CrossesBr of Marrowbone Creek
Location1.40-RTE688; 0.30-RTE687
RouteCounty Highway 1060
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59764, -79.89223
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2022)
Projected traffic303 by 2045
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$170.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Magna Vista S/1060 over Br of Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Magna Vista S/1060 over Br of 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Magna Vista S/1060 over Br of Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Magna Vista S/1060 over Br of Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Magna Vista S/1060 over Br of Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.