North Lee Highway over Marl Creek
FairRockbridge County, Virginia · 0.02 to Acl & 0.04 to 606 · Structure no. 000000000015175
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,446
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
North Lee Highway over Marl Creek is a concrete slab carrying North Lee Highway over Marl Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,446 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,842 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Lee Highway over Marl Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is North Lee Highway over Marl 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does North Lee Highway over Marl Creek carry?
About 3,446 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North Lee Highway over Marl Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns North Lee Highway over Marl Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.