US Bridges

Spring Run Lane over Poor Creek

Fair

Rockbridge County, Virginia · 0.26 to 604 & 0.24 to End · Structure no. 000000000015671

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
34
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Run Lane over Poor Creek is a concrete slab carrying Spring Run Lane over Poor Creek in Rockbridge County, Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 55 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Run Lane
CrossesPoor Creek
Location0.26 to 604 & 0.24 to End
RouteCounty Highway 720
CountyRockbridge County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.95344, -79.27896
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Run Lane over Poor Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Spring Run Lane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Run Lane over Poor Creek carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Spring Run Lane over Poor Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Run Lane over Poor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.