US Bridges

Perkinson Road over South Buckskin Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 2.59 FR 691 & 1.41 to 649 · Structure no. 000000000001269

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkinson Road over South Buckskin Creek is a steel culvert carrying Perkinson Road over South Buckskin Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkinson Road
CrossesSouth Buckskin Creek
Location2.59 FR 691 & 1.41 to 649
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.26281, -78.05303
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$133 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Perkinson Road over South Buckskin Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkinson Road over South Buckskin 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 Perkinson Road over South Buckskin Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Perkinson Road over South Buckskin Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Perkinson Road over South Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.