US Bridges

Machine Branch RD over Indian Creek

Good

Lee County, Virginia · .35 FR Rt 58-01.75DEADEND · Structure no. 000000000025486

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
303
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Machine Branch RD over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Machine Branch RD over Indian Creek in Lee County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 303 vehicles a day, projected to reach 344 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesMachine Branch RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location.35 FR Rt 58-01.75DEADEND
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyLee County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62186, -83.53401
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic303 (2018)
Projected traffic344 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 Machine Branch RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Machine Branch RD over Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Machine Branch RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 303 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Machine Branch RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Machine Branch RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.