US Bridges

Liberty Chapel Rd. over Bent Creek

Fair

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.68-RT 686 / 1.10-RT 616 · Structure no. 000000000001601

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
428
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Chapel Rd. over Bent Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Liberty Chapel Rd. over Bent Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 428 vehicles a day, projected to reach 615 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Chapel Rd.
CrossesBent Creek
Location0.68-RT 686 / 1.10-RT 616
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.47681, -78.82093
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic428 (2017)
Projected traffic615 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Liberty Chapel Rd. over Bent Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Chapel Rd. over Bent 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Chapel Rd. over Bent Creek carry?

About 428 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Liberty Chapel Rd. over Bent Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Liberty Chapel Rd. over Bent Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.