US Bridges

Bonny Blue Road over Pot Branch

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.05 FR 637; 0.95 to End · Structure no. 000000000010846

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
257
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bonny Blue Road over Pot Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Bonny Blue Road over Pot Branch in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 257 vehicles a day, projected to reach 287 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesBonny Blue Road
CrossesPot Branch
Location0.05 FR 637; 0.95 to End
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81181, -83.06194
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic257 (2022)
Projected traffic287 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bonny Blue Road over Pot Branch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bonny Blue Road over Pot Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Bonny Blue Road over Pot Branch carry?

About 257 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bonny Blue Road over Pot Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Bonny Blue Road over Pot Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.