US Bridges

Route 0748 over Jones Creek

Fair

Lee County, Virginia · 0.05 to 606;0.55 Endmaint · Structure no. 000000000025131

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 0748 over Jones Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 0748 over Jones Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 71 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long.

CarriesRoute 0748
CrossesJones Creek
Location0.05 to 606;0.55 Endmaint
RouteCounty Highway 748
Coordinates36.82681, -82.97791
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Route 0748 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 0748 over Jones 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 0748 over Jones Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 0748 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Route 0748 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.