Route 600 over Blackwater Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Virginia · 0.10FR 607; 0.95TO 604 · Structure no. 000000000010775
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 103
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 600 over Blackwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 600 over Blackwater Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 103 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 600 over Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is Route 600 over Blackwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Route 600 over Blackwater Creek carry?
About 103 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 600 over Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Route 600 over Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.