US Bridges

Route 745 over Mchenry Creek

Fair

Washington County, Virginia · 0.10 to R 91-.90 to R 750 · Structure no. 000000000028101

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
590
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 745 over Mchenry Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying Route 745 over Mchenry Creek in Washington County, Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 658 by 2045. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRoute 745
CrossesMchenry Creek
Location0.10 to R 91-.90 to R 750
RouteCounty Highway 745
Coordinates36.86059, -81.78881
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width95 ft (29 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2022)
Projected traffic658 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Route 745 over Mchenry Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 745 over Mchenry 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 Route 745 over Mchenry Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 745 over Mchenry Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Route 745 over Mchenry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.