US Bridges

Amelia Springs Rd. over Little Creek

FairPosted for load

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.29 FR 617 & 0.98 to 655 · Structure no. 000000000001271

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
268
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amelia Springs Rd. over Little Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amelia Springs Rd. over Little Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 63 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesAmelia Springs Rd.
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.29 FR 617 & 0.98 to 655
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34102, -78.11057
Functional classRural Minor 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
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2022)
Projected traffic299 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Amelia Springs Rd. over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Amelia Springs Rd. over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Amelia Springs Rd. over Little Creek carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Amelia Springs Rd. over Little Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Amelia Springs Rd. over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.