US Bridges

Lee Highway over Hutton Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 2.05MTOSMYTHCO&.1OMTO81 · Structure no. 000000000018835

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,919
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over Hutton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lee Highway over Hutton Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 2,919 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,255 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway
CrossesHutton Creek
Location2.05MTOSMYTHCO&.1OMTO81
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78421, -81.73456
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,919 (2022)
Projected traffic3,255 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$131.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway over Hutton Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Highway over Hutton 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over Hutton Creek carry?

About 2,919 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over Hutton Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway over Hutton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.