US Bridges

Butlers Road over Smacks Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 2.32 FR 703 & 0.68 to 153 · Structure no. 000000000001260

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
879
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butlers Road over Smacks Creek is a concrete slab carrying Butlers Road over Smacks Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 879 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,292 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesButlers Road
CrossesSmacks Creek
Location2.32 FR 703 & 0.68 to 153
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33984, -77.89717
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic879 (2018)
Projected traffic1,292 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Butlers Road over Smacks Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butlers Road 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Butlers Road over Smacks Creek carry?

About 879 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Butlers Road over Smacks Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Butlers Road over Smacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.