US Bridges

John Anderson Hwy. over David Creek

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 1.38-BUCK CL/2.74-RT. 26 · Structure no. 000000000027181

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Anderson Hwy. over David Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Anderson Hwy. over David Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 1,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,137 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJohn Anderson Hwy.
CrossesDavid Creek
Location1.38-BUCK CL/2.74-RT. 26
RouteU.S. Route 60
Coordinates37.5173, -78.79086
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2022)
Projected traffic1,137 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 John Anderson Hwy. over David Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Anderson Hwy. over David 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does John Anderson Hwy. over David Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is John Anderson Hwy. over David Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns John Anderson Hwy. over David Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.