Route 879 over Indian Creek
FairLee County, Virginia · 0.01 to 58; 0.09 to 58B · Structure no. 000000000029584
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 188
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 879 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Route 879 over Indian 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 188 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 879 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 879 over Indian 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Route 879 over Indian Creek carry?
About 188 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route 879 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Route 879 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.