US Bridges

Soap Stone Road over Flat Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 1.30 FR 658 & 0.10 to 657 · Structure no. 000000000001277

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
484
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soap Stone Road over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Soap Stone Road over Flat Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 484 vehicles a day, projected to reach 630 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSoap Stone Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.30 FR 658 & 0.10 to 657
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.30772, -78.15509
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic484 (2018)
Projected traffic630 by 2045
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 Soap Stone Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soap Stone 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Soap Stone Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 484 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Soap Stone Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Soap Stone Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.