US Bridges

Poff School RD/601 over Brush Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.00-RT617; 2.70-RT616 · Structure no. 000000000012186

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poff School RD/601 over Brush Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Poff School RD/601 over Brush Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPoff School RD/601
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.00-RT617; 2.70-RT616
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.04373, -80.36939
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2020)
Projected traffic108 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$131.2 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poff School RD/601 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poff School RD/601 over Brush 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Poff School RD/601 over Brush Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Poff School RD/601 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Poff School RD/601 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.