US Bridges

Grub Hill Church R over Flat Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.85 FR 636 & 0.50 to 633 · Structure no. 000000000001241

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,941
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grub Hill Church R over Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grub Hill Church R over Flat Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,941 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,047 by 2042. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesGrub Hill Church R
CrossesFlat Creek
Location0.85 FR 636 & 0.50 to 633
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41398, -77.9603
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,941 (2022)
Projected traffic2,047 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Grub Hill Church R over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grub Hill Church R over Flat 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Grub Hill Church R over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,941 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grub Hill Church R over Flat Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Grub Hill Church R over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.