US Bridges

Lawnes Drive over Lawnes Creek

Fair

Surry County, Virginia · 0.0 Mi.Isle of Wight Line · Structure no. 000000000018212

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,398
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lawnes Drive over Lawnes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawnes Drive over Lawnes Creek in Surry County, Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, younger 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 1,398 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,587 by 2045. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLawnes Drive
CrossesLawnes Creek
Location0.0 Mi.Isle of Wight Line
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountySurry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08593, -76.68775
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,398 (2018)
Projected traffic1,587 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lawnes Drive over Lawnes Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lawnes Drive over Lawnes 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Lawnes Drive over Lawnes Creek carry?

About 1,398 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Lawnes Drive over Lawnes Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lawnes Drive over Lawnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.