US Bridges

Charity HWY/RTE.40 over Poplar Camp Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.02-RTE 711 ;0.9-RTE 716 · Structure no. 000000000013211

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
86 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charity HWY/RTE.40 over Poplar Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Charity HWY/RTE.40 over Poplar Camp Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 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 152 vehicles a day, projected to reach 169 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesCharity HWY/RTE.40
CrossesPoplar Camp Creek
Location0.02-RTE 711 ;0.9-RTE 716
RouteState Highway 40
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84841, -80.20886
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2022)
Projected traffic169 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$344.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charity HWY/RTE.40 over Poplar Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charity HWY/RTE.40 over Poplar Camp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Charity HWY/RTE.40 over Poplar Camp Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Charity HWY/RTE.40 over Poplar Camp Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Charity HWY/RTE.40 over Poplar Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.