Lois Matney Bridge over Knox Creek

Fair Condition94 years old60 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountyBuchanan
Location0.0-rt. 643; 0.0-dead End
CarriesLois Matney Bridge
CrossesKnox Creek
Coordinates37.39402, -82.00592

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length44.6 ft (13.6 m)
Max Span41.7 ft (12.7 m)
Deck Width15.7 ft (4.8 m)
Deck Area65.3 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1932 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic60 (2011)
Lanes On Bridge1

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000029732

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