US Bridges

Elon Road over Terrapin Creek

Fair

Amherst County, Virginia · 16.99-RT 29/2.50-RT 501 · Structure no. 000000000001388

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,347
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elon Road over Terrapin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Elon Road over Terrapin Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,502 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesElon Road
CrossesTerrapin Creek
Location16.99-RT 29/2.50-RT 501
RouteState Highway 130
CountyAmherst County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.57367, -79.35307
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2022)
Projected traffic1,502 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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 Elon Road over Terrapin Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elon Road over Terrapin 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Elon Road over Terrapin Creek carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elon Road over Terrapin Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Elon Road over Terrapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.