US Bridges

Amelia Springs RD over Flat Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 1.13 FR 678 & 0.60 to 617 · Structure no. 000000000001272

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
983
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amelia Springs RD over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Amelia Springs RD over Flat Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 983 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,096 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesAmelia Springs RD
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.13 FR 678 & 0.60 to 617
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.33002, -78.10595
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length129 ft (39.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic983 (2022)
Projected traffic1,096 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$445 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amelia Springs RD over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Amelia Springs RD over Flat 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Amelia Springs RD over Flat Creek carry?

About 983 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Amelia Springs RD over Flat Creek?

The structure is 129 ft (39.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Amelia Springs RD over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.