US Bridges

Military Road over Deep Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.24 FR 708 & 0.67 to 608 · Structure no. 000000000001219

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
172 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,485
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Military Road over Deep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Military Road over Deep Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,485 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,099 by 2045. The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitary Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.24 FR 708 & 0.67 to 608
RouteState Highway 153
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28398, -77.86853
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length172 ft (52.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,485 (2022)
Projected traffic6,099 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$530 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Military Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Military Road over Deep 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Military Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 4,485 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Military Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Military Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.