US Bridges

Oakville Road over North Creek

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.80-RT 660 / 0.65-RT 711 · Structure no. 000000000001572

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,799
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakville Road over North Creek is a concrete other carrying Oakville Road over North Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 2,799 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,121 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOakville Road
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.80-RT 660 / 0.65-RT 711
RouteState Highway 26
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41581, -78.85751
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,799 (2022)
Projected traffic3,121 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$707.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakville Road over North Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakville Road over North 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Oakville Road over North Creek carry?

About 2,799 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Oakville Road over North Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Oakville Road over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.