Stapleton Road over Christian Mill Creek
FairPosted for loadAmherst County, Virginia · 1.73-RT.623/1.70-RT.776 · Structure no. 000000000001441
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 121
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stapleton Road over Christian Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stapleton Road over Christian Mill Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 121 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stapleton Road over Christian Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stapleton Road over Christian Mill 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Stapleton Road over Christian Mill Creek carry?
About 121 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Stapleton Road over Christian Mill Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Stapleton Road over Christian Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.