US Bridges

Putman Hwy. over Lewis Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · 0.00 Fr. 624; 0.00 to 803 · Structure no. 000000000016441

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,007
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Putman Hwy. over Lewis Creek is a concrete slab carrying Putman Hwy. over Lewis Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,007 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,011 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPutman Hwy.
CrossesLewis Creek
Location0.00 Fr. 624; 0.00 to 803
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02896, -81.96923
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,007 (2022)
Projected traffic3,011 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Putman Hwy. over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Putman Hwy. over Lewis 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Putman Hwy. over Lewis Creek carry?

About 2,007 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Putman Hwy. over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Putman Hwy. over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.