US Bridges

Poorhouse CR.RD642 over Poorhouse Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt T1014; 1.46 D End · Structure no. 000000000013303

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
111
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poorhouse CR.RD642 over Poorhouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Poorhouse CR.RD642 over Poorhouse Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 111 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2045. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPoorhouse CR.RD642
CrossesPoorhouse Creek
Location0.10 Rt T1014; 1.46 D End
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.64423, -80.28618
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic111 (2014)
Projected traffic128 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$306.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poorhouse CR.RD642 over Poorhouse Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poorhouse CR.RD642 over Poorhouse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Poorhouse CR.RD642 over Poorhouse Creek carry?

About 111 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Poorhouse CR.RD642 over Poorhouse Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Poorhouse CR.RD642 over Poorhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.