US Bridges

Rocky Ford Road over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.37 FR 681 & 3.85 to 616 · Structure no. 000000000001276

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford Road over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rocky Ford Road over Flat Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location0.37 FR 681 & 3.85 to 616
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.38054, -78.06409
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2022)
Projected traffic507 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$751 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Ford Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.