US Bridges

Martin Creek Rd. over Martin Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Virginia · .04 FR 671; 1.5 to 682 · Structure no. 000000000010908

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
211
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martin Creek Rd. over Martin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martin Creek Rd. over Martin Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1991, 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 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 235 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesMartin Creek Rd.
CrossesMartin Creek
Location.04 FR 671; 1.5 to 682
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65198, -83.35968
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2022)
Projected traffic235 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$126.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martin Creek Rd. over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Martin Creek Rd. 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Martin Creek Rd. over Martin Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Martin Creek Rd. over Martin Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Martin Creek Rd. over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.