US Bridges

Monarch Road over Straight Creek

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.67 Fr. 635; 1.10 to End · Structure no. 000000000010848

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
252
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monarch Road over Straight Creek is a concrete slab carrying Monarch Road over Straight Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 281 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesMonarch Road
CrossesStraight Creek
Location0.67 Fr. 635; 1.10 to End
RouteCounty Highway 636
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82688, -83.03582
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2022)
Projected traffic281 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$124.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monarch Road over Straight Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monarch Road 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Monarch Road over Straight Creek carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Monarch Road over Straight Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Monarch Road over Straight Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.