US Bridges

Spring Grove Road over Buck Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.15-RT.647/1.95-RT.608 · Structure no. 000000000001595

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Grove Road over Buck Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Grove Road over Buck Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 323 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Grove Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.15-RT.647/1.95-RT.608
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40114, -78.90553
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2022)
Projected traffic323 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$431 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Grove Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Grove Road over Buck Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Spring Grove Road over Buck Creek carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Spring Grove Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Grove Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.