US Bridges

Oak Grove Road over Fawn Creek

Good

Amherst County, Virginia · .15-RT 705 / .88-RT 1309 · Structure no. 000000000001535

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
195
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Grove Road over Fawn Creek is a steel culvert carrying Oak Grove Road over Fawn Creek in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 45 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 195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 217 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOak Grove Road
CrossesFawn Creek
Location.15-RT 705 / .88-RT 1309
RouteCounty Highway 730
Coordinates37.47235, -79.14044
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic195 (2022)
Projected traffic217 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Oak Grove Road over Fawn Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Oak Grove Road over Fawn 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Grove Road over Fawn Creek carry?

About 195 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oak Grove Road over Fawn Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Oak Grove Road over Fawn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.