US Bridges

Lone Jack RD over Poague Run

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.30 to 680 & 0.30 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000015592

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lone Jack RD over Poague Run is a concrete slab carrying Lone Jack RD over Poague Run in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 386 vehicles a day, projected to reach 404 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLone Jack RD
CrossesPoague Run
Location0.30 to 680 & 0.30 to 608
RouteCounty Highway 679
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.67948, -79.45367
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2022)
Projected traffic404 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$175 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lone Jack RD over Poague Run built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lone Jack RD over Poague Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Lone Jack RD over Poague Run carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lone Jack RD over Poague Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Lone Jack RD over Poague Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.