Richmond Highway over Rutledge Creek
GoodAmherst County, Virginia · 0.15-RT 838/0.22-ECL Amhe · Structure no. 000000000001344
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,764
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Richmond Highway over Rutledge Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richmond Highway over Rutledge Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 89 years old, older 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 5,764 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,415 by 2045. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Richmond Highway over Rutledge Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Richmond Highway over Rutledge 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Richmond Highway over Rutledge Creek carry?
About 5,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Richmond Highway over Rutledge Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Richmond Highway over Rutledge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.