US Bridges

Raphine Road over Poor Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.02 to 604 & 0.21 to 816 · Structure no. 000000000015396

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raphine Road over Poor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Raphine Road over Poor Creek in Rockbridge 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 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 330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRaphine Road
CrossesPoor Creek
Location0.02 to 604 & 0.21 to 816
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.94891, -79.28248
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Raphine Road over Poor Creek built?

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

What condition is Raphine Road over Poor 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 2024.

How much traffic does Raphine Road over Poor Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Raphine Road over Poor Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Raphine Road over Poor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.