US Bridges

Route 153 over Smacks Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.92 FR 696 & .24 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000001217

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,125
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 153 over Smacks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 153 over Smacks Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,125 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,859 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 153
CrossesSmacks Creek
Location0.92 FR 696 & .24 to 360
RouteState Highway 153
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.35503, -77.88628
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,125 (2022)
Projected traffic6,859 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 153 over Smacks Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 153 over Smacks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Route 153 over Smacks Creek carry?

About 5,125 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Route 153 over Smacks Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Route 153 over Smacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.