Red Fletcher Road over Dry Creek
PoorPosted for loadLee County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.58; 1.05-RT.657 · Structure no. 000000000011003
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Fletcher Road over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Red Fletcher Road over Dry Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 87 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 279 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Fletcher Road over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Red Fletcher Road over Dry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Red Fletcher Road over Dry Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Red Fletcher Road over Dry Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Red Fletcher Road over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.