US Bridges

Homeplace ROAD/645 over Clarks Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.80 Rt 773; 1.40 Rt 614 · Structure no. 000000000013307

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
212
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homeplace ROAD/645 over Clarks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Homeplace ROAD/645 over Clarks Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 212 vehicles a day, projected to reach 331 by 2045. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHomeplace ROAD/645
CrossesClarks Creek
Location0.80 Rt 773; 1.40 Rt 614
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.5858, -80.509
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2017)
Projected traffic331 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homeplace ROAD/645 over Clarks Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homeplace ROAD/645 over Clarks 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Homeplace ROAD/645 over Clarks Creek carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Homeplace ROAD/645 over Clarks Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Homeplace ROAD/645 over Clarks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.