US Bridges

Route 724 over Indian Creek

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.05 RT58;0.0 to BUS.58 · Structure no. 000000000010950

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
901
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 724 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 724 over Indian Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 901 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,005 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 724
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.05 RT58;0.0 to BUS.58
RouteCounty Highway 724
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.63717, -83.43169
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic901 (2022)
Projected traffic1,005 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$22.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 724 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Route 724 over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does Route 724 over Indian Creek carry?

About 901 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 724 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Route 724 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.