US Bridges

Lahore Road over Clear Creek

Fair

Orange County, Virginia · .43 from 630 & .07 to 600 · Structure no. 000000000012993

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
741
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lahore Road over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lahore Road over Clear Creek in Orange County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 741 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLahore Road
CrossesClear Creek
Location.43 from 630 & .07 to 600
RouteCounty Highway 629
Coordinates38.20236, -77.98075
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic741 (2022)
Projected traffic984 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lahore Road over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lahore Road over Clear 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lahore Road over Clear Creek carry?

About 741 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lahore Road over Clear Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lahore Road over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.