US Bridges

East Lee Highway over Stream

Fair

Wythe County, Virginia · .9M to 52 & 1.14M to 613 · Structure no. 000000000025987

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,727
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Lee Highway over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying East Lee Highway over Stream in Wythe County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 1,727 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,250 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Lee Highway
CrossesStream
Location.9M to 52 & 1.14M to 613
RouteInterstate 0F044
CountyWythe County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.94833, -80.93337
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,727 (2022)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 East Lee Highway over Stream built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Lee Highway over Stream 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does East Lee Highway over Stream carry?

About 1,727 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Lee Highway over Stream?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns East Lee Highway over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.