US Bridges

Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · 0.25-RT 647/0.25-RT 130 · Structure no. 000000000001493

Built
1994
31 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
265
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek is a steel culvert carrying Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 31 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 265 vehicles a day, projected to reach 376 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMaple Creek RD
CrossesMaple Creek
Location0.25-RT 647/0.25-RT 130
RouteCounty Highway 649
Coordinates37.54641, -79.28732
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic265 (2019)
Projected traffic376 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Maple Creek RD over Maple 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek carry?

About 265 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m).

Who owns Maple Creek RD over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.