US Bridges

North Creek Road over North Creek

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.80-RT.661/1.20-RT.26 · Structure no. 000000000001649

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
181
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Creek Road over North Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying North Creek Road over North Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 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 181 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesNorth Creek Road
CrossesNorth Creek
Location0.80-RT.661/1.20-RT.26
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41667, -78.87457
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic181 (2020)
Projected traffic204 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 North Creek Road over North Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is North Creek Road over North 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 March 2023.

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

About 181 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is North Creek Road over North Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns North Creek Road over North Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.