US Bridges

Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.20 -RT661 / 0.45 -RT647 · Structure no. 000000000001596

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
305
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 6 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 305 vehicles a day, projected to reach 323 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Creek Road
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.20 -RT661 / 0.45 -RT647
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.40213, -78.89837
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2022)
Projected traffic323 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Creek Road over Buck 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 May 2023.

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

About 305 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.