US Bridges

Willow Tree Road over Four Mile Creek

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.10 FR Tn; 2.45 to 683 · Structure no. 000000000010971

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
277
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Tree Road over Four Mile Creek is a concrete slab carrying Willow Tree Road over Four Mile 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 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 277 vehicles a day, projected to reach 309 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

CarriesWillow Tree Road
CrossesFour Mile Creek
Location0.10 FR Tn; 2.45 to 683
RouteCounty Highway 744
Coordinates36.59801, -83.40631
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic277 (2022)
Projected traffic309 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Willow Tree Road over Four Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is Willow Tree Road over Four Mile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Tree Road over Four Mile Creek carry?

About 277 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Willow Tree Road over Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Tree Road over Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.