US Bridges

Route 644 over Cane Creek

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.00 Fr. 58A; 0.09 to 645 · Structure no. 000000000010867

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 644 over Cane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Route 644 over Cane Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 469 vehicles a day, projected to reach 523 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRoute 644
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.00 Fr. 58A; 0.09 to 645
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73191, -83.08315
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating77.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2022)
Projected traffic523 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 644 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 644 over Cane 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Route 644 over Cane Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 644 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Route 644 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.