US Bridges

Philbeck Crossroad over Yerby Run

Poor

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 2. FR 609 & .4 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000026136

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philbeck Crossroad over Yerby Run is a steel culvert carrying Philbeck Crossroad over Yerby Run in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPhilbeck Crossroad
CrossesYerby Run
Location2. FR 609 & .4 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77761, -78.58481
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2019)
Projected traffic64 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$253.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philbeck Crossroad over Yerby Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philbeck Crossroad over Yerby Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Philbeck Crossroad over Yerby Run carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Philbeck Crossroad over Yerby Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Philbeck Crossroad over Yerby Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.