US Bridges

Fowlkes Bridge RD over Stock Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 3.09 FR 616 & 0.66 to 621 · Structure no. 000000000001275

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
294
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fowlkes Bridge RD over Stock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fowlkes Bridge RD over Stock Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 319 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFowlkes Bridge RD
CrossesStock Creek
Location3.09 FR 616 & 0.66 to 621
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4224, -78.14877
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic294 (2018)
Projected traffic319 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Fowlkes Bridge RD over Stock Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fowlkes Bridge RD over Stock 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 Fowlkes Bridge RD over Stock Creek carry?

About 294 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Fowlkes Bridge RD over Stock Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fowlkes Bridge RD over Stock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.