US Bridges

Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.31 FR 153 & 2.11 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000001294

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
722
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 722 vehicles a day, projected to reach 805 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNamozine Road
CrossesSweathouse Creek
Location0.31 FR 153 & 2.11 to 615
RouteCounty Highway 708
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27918, -77.861
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating57.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic722 (2022)
Projected traffic805 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Namozine Road 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek carry?

About 722 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.