US Bridges

Route 0352 over Straight Creek

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · .80 RT421;1.35 Sclst.Ch · Structure no. 000000000010760

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,382
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0352 over Straight Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0352 over Straight Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 84 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 5 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 1,382 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,541 by 2045. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 0352
CrossesStraight Creek
Location.80 RT421;1.35 Sclst.Ch
RouteState Highway 352
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78393, -83.05526
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,382 (2022)
Projected traffic1,541 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$766.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0352 over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is Route 0352 over Straight 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0352 over Straight Creek carry?

About 1,382 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 0352 over Straight Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0352 over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.