US Bridges

Drunkard Road over Vaughans Creek

FairPosted for load

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.79 FR 645 & 0.56 to 684 · Structure no. 000000000001287

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
402
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Drunkard Road over Vaughans Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Drunkard Road over Vaughans Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 402 vehicles a day, projected to reach 643 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDrunkard Road
CrossesVaughans Creek
Location0.79 FR 645 & 0.56 to 684
RouteCounty Highway 658
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29961, -78.12564
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic402 (2015)
Projected traffic643 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$210 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Drunkard Road over Vaughans Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Drunkard Road over Vaughans 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Drunkard Road over Vaughans Creek carry?

About 402 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Drunkard Road over Vaughans Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Drunkard Road over Vaughans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.