US Bridges

James River Road over Wreck Island Creek

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 1.22-RT 683 / 0.34-RT 740 · Structure no. 000000000001585

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James River Road over Wreck Island Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying James River Road over Wreck Island Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesJames River Road
CrossesWreck Island Creek
Location1.22-RT 683 / 0.34-RT 740
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50629, -78.89675
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic54 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 James River Road over Wreck Island Creek built?

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

What condition is James River Road over Wreck Island 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 2024.

How much traffic does James River Road over Wreck Island Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is James River Road over Wreck Island Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns James River Road over Wreck Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.