US Bridges

POORHOUSECRKRD642 over Poor House Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 1.10-STUART; 0.40-D.END · Structure no. 000000000013302

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
111
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

POORHOUSECRKRD642 over Poor House Creek is a concrete slab carrying POORHOUSECRKRD642 over Poor House 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 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 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 100 mi (161 km).

Location

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CarriesPOORHOUSECRKRD642
CrossesPoor House Creek
Location1.10-STUART; 0.40-D.END
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65843, -80.29121
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2014)
Projected traffic128 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed100 mi (161 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$507 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was POORHOUSECRKRD642 over Poor House Creek built?

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

What condition is POORHOUSECRKRD642 over Poor House 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does POORHOUSECRKRD642 over Poor House Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is POORHOUSECRKRD642 over Poor House Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns POORHOUSECRKRD642 over Poor House Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.