US Bridges

Namozine Road over Deep Creek

PoorPosted for load

Amelia County, Virginia · 3.58 FR 614 & 1.62 to 641 · Structure no. 000000000001247

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Namozine Road over Deep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Namozine Road over Deep Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 116 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesNamozine Road
CrossesDeep Creek
Location3.58 FR 614 & 1.62 to 641
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates37.24211, -77.92494
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.3 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2018)
Projected traffic116 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$650 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Namozine Road over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Namozine Road over Deep Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Namozine Road over Deep Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Namozine Road over Deep Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Namozine Road over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.