US Bridges

Martins Creek RD over Martin Creek

Good

Lee County, Virginia · 0.6 FR 697; 0.7 to 671 · Structure no. 000000000023856

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
444
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martins Creek RD over Martin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Martins Creek RD over Martin Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 444 vehicles a day, projected to reach 495 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMartins Creek RD
CrossesMartin Creek
Location0.6 FR 697; 0.7 to 671
RouteCounty Highway 672
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.66831, -83.35519
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic444 (2022)
Projected traffic495 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$170.3 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Martins Creek RD over Martin Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Martins Creek RD over Martin Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Martins Creek RD over Martin Creek carry?

About 444 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Martins Creek RD over Martin Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Martins Creek RD over Martin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.