US Bridges

Route 0672 over Martin Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Virginia · .35 to 697 - 1.05 to 671 · Structure no. 000000000010906

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
444
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0672 over Martin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0672 over Martin Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0672
CrossesMartin Creek
Location.35 to 697 - 1.05 to 671
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67025, -83.3577
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2022)
Projected traffic495 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$32.5 million (2036 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0672 over Martin Creek built?

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

What condition is Route 0672 over Martin 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0672 over Martin Creek carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0672 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0672 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.