US Bridges

Jordon Street over Woods Creek

Good

Lexington city, Virginia · .01 Overhl DR & .3 11S · Structure no. 000000000020475

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordon Street over Woods Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordon Street over Woods Creek in Lexington city, Virginia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 99 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesJordon Street
CrossesWoods Creek
Location.01 Overhl DR & .3 11S
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.78296, -79.45217
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (1981)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$75 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordon Street over Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Jordon Street over Woods Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Jordon Street over Woods Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is Jordon Street over Woods Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Jordon Street over Woods Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.