Route 70 over Blackwater Creek
FairLee County, Virginia · 2.86 to TENN&9.26 FR Jone · Structure no. 000000000010756
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 229
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 70 over Blackwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 70 over Blackwater Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 70 over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 70 over Blackwater 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Route 70 over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 229 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 70 over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Route 70 over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.