US Bridges

Lee Highway over Greenway Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Virginia · 1.33 to 80 & 3.37 FR 58 · Structure no. 000000000018840

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,034
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Highway over Greenway Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lee Highway over Greenway Creek in Washington 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,034 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,613 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLee Highway
CrossesGreenway Creek
Location1.33 to 80 & 3.37 FR 58
RouteU.S. Route 11
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.7372, -81.87649
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,034 (2022)
Projected traffic5,613 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$91 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Highway over Greenway Creek built?

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

What condition is Lee Highway over Greenway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Highway over Greenway Creek carry?

About 5,034 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lee Highway over Greenway Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Highway over Greenway Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.