US Bridges

Poverty Crk RD/725 over Toms Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.55-RT655; 0.75-DEAD End · Structure no. 000000000012331

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poverty Crk RD/725 over Toms Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poverty Crk RD/725 over Toms Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPoverty Crk RD/725
CrossesToms Creek
Location0.55-RT655; 0.75-DEAD End
RouteCounty Highway 725
CountyMontgomery County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.23284, -80.5234
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2019)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$940 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poverty Crk RD/725 over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poverty Crk RD/725 over Toms 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Poverty Crk RD/725 over Toms Creek carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Poverty Crk RD/725 over Toms Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Poverty Crk RD/725 over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.