US Bridges

Soapstone RD 687 over Marrowbone Creek

Good

Henry County, Virginia · 1.25-RTE220; 1.48-RTE641 · Structure no. 000000000023672

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,181
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soapstone RD 687 over Marrowbone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Soapstone RD 687 over Marrowbone Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,181 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,337 by 2045. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSoapstone RD 687
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location1.25-RTE220; 1.48-RTE641
RouteCounty Highway 687
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59441, -79.87859
Functional classRural Major 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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,181 (2022)
Projected traffic1,337 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$624.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Soapstone RD 687 over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soapstone RD 687 over Marrowbone Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Soapstone RD 687 over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 1,181 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Soapstone RD 687 over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Soapstone RD 687 over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.