US Bridges

Route 0676 over Martin Creek

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.0 to 682 & 2.47 to 671 · Structure no. 000000000010915

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
156
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0676 over Martin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 0676 over Martin Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 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 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 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2045. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 0676
CrossesMartin Creek
Location0.0 to 682 & 2.47 to 671
RouteCounty Highway 676
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62735, -83.35681
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2022)
Projected traffic207 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$185.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 0676 over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Route 0676 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0676 over Martin Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0676 over Martin Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route 0676 over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.