US Bridges

Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek

Good

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.60 FR 153 & 1.11 to 708 · Structure no. 000000000026808

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
188
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 188 vehicles a day, projected to reach 254 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNamozine Road
CrossesSweathouse Creek
Location0.60 FR 153 & 1.11 to 708
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates37.25432, -77.86434
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic188 (2018)
Projected traffic254 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek carry?

About 188 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Namozine Road over Sweathouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.