US Bridges

Clyde Pearson Dr. over Cane Creek

Good

Lee County, Virginia · 0.20 Fr. 58A; 0.62 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000010869

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
513
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clyde Pearson Dr. over Cane Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clyde Pearson Dr. over Cane Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 513 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesClyde Pearson Dr.
CrossesCane Creek
Location0.20 Fr. 58A; 0.62 to 621
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73256, -83.08978
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic513 (2022)
Projected traffic572 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Clyde Pearson Dr. over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Clyde Pearson Dr. over Cane Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Clyde Pearson Dr. over Cane Creek carry?

About 513 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Clyde Pearson Dr. over Cane Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Clyde Pearson Dr. over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.