US Bridges

CHERRYCREEKRD./639 over Big Ivy Creek

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.53-RT 637;1.10-RT 58 · Structure no. 000000000013298

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CHERRYCREEKRD./639 over Big Ivy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CHERRYCREEKRD./639 over Big Ivy Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCHERRYCREEKRD./639
CrossesBig Ivy Creek
Location0.53-RT 637;1.10-RT 58
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.70059, -80.3587
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2017)
Projected traffic260 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$822 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CHERRYCREEKRD./639 over Big Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is CHERRYCREEKRD./639 over Big Ivy 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CHERRYCREEKRD./639 over Big Ivy Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CHERRYCREEKRD./639 over Big Ivy Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CHERRYCREEKRD./639 over Big Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.