US Bridges

Sweathouse Creek R over Sweathouse Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 1.28 FR 612 & 0.81 to 153 · Structure no. 000000000001292

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
291
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweathouse Creek R over Sweathouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sweathouse Creek R over Sweathouse Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 291 vehicles a day, projected to reach 441 by 2045. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSweathouse Creek R
CrossesSweathouse Creek
Location1.28 FR 612 & 0.81 to 153
RouteCounty Highway 682
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.22671, -77.87511
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2018)
Projected traffic441 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Sweathouse Creek R over Sweathouse Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweathouse Creek R over Sweathouse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sweathouse Creek R over Sweathouse Creek carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Sweathouse Creek R over Sweathouse Creek?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sweathouse Creek R over Sweathouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.