US Bridges

Poverty Crk RD 725 over Poverty Creek

Good

Montgomery County, Virginia · 0.80 Rt 655; 0.50 D. End · Structure no. 000000000012332

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
63
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poverty Crk RD 725 over Poverty Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poverty Crk RD 725 over Poverty Creek in Montgomery County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 93 years old, older 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 63 vehicles a day, projected to reach 87 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesPoverty Crk RD 725
CrossesPoverty Creek
Location0.80 Rt 655; 0.50 D. End
RouteCounty Highway 725
Coordinates37.23504, -80.52469
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2019)
Projected traffic87 by 2045
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$680 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poverty Crk RD 725 over Poverty Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Poverty Crk RD 725 over Poverty 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 August 2023.

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

About 63 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Poverty Crk RD 725 over Poverty Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Poverty Crk RD 725 over Poverty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.