US Bridges

Buckskin Creek Rd. over Buckskin Creek

FairPosted for load

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.39 FR 649 & 2.76 to 603 · Structure no. 000000000001270

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
148
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buckskin Creek Rd. over Buckskin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckskin Creek Rd. over Buckskin 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 148 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBuckskin Creek Rd.
CrossesBuckskin Creek
Location0.39 FR 649 & 2.76 to 603
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27125, -78.03828
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2018)
Projected traffic228 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$936 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buckskin Creek Rd. over Buckskin Creek built?

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

What condition is Buckskin Creek Rd. over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Buckskin Creek Rd. over Buckskin Creek carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Buckskin Creek Rd. over Buckskin Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Buckskin Creek Rd. over Buckskin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.