US Bridges

Poterfield Hwy. over Greendale Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 4.17 FR ALT58A-6.11TO Rcl · Structure no. 000000000018855

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,759
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poterfield Hwy. over Greendale Creek is a concrete slab carrying Poterfield Hwy. over Greendale Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 15,759 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,325 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 83.9 mi (135 km).

Location

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CarriesPoterfield Hwy.
CrossesGreendale Creek
Location4.17 FR ALT58A-6.11TO Rcl
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyWashington County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74846, -82.05393
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,759 (2022)
Projected traffic18,325 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed83.9 mi (135 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$246.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poterfield Hwy. over Greendale Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poterfield Hwy. over Greendale 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Poterfield Hwy. over Greendale Creek carry?

About 15,759 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Poterfield Hwy. over Greendale Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Poterfield Hwy. over Greendale Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.