US Bridges

Deer Run ROAD/622 over Poplar Camp Creek

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.70-RT 797;2.90-FRANK CO · Structure no. 000000000013271

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Deer Run ROAD/622 over Poplar Camp Creek is a concrete slab carrying Deer Run ROAD/622 over Poplar Camp Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDeer Run ROAD/622
CrossesPoplar Camp Creek
Location0.70-RT 797;2.90-FRANK CO
RouteCounty Highway 622
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83918, -80.19089
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating92 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2014)
Projected traffic57 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Deer Run ROAD/622 over Poplar Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Deer Run ROAD/622 over Poplar Camp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Deer Run ROAD/622 over Poplar Camp Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Deer Run ROAD/622 over Poplar Camp Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Deer Run ROAD/622 over Poplar Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.