US Bridges

Rocks Church Road over Suanee Creek

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.75-RT 633 / 0.45-RT 620 · Structure no. 000000000028870

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocks Church Road over Suanee Creek is a concrete frame carrying Rocks Church Road over Suanee Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRocks Church Road
CrossesSuanee Creek
Location0.75-RT 633 / 0.45-RT 620
RouteCounty Highway 619
Coordinates37.31314, -78.70872
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2017)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rocks Church Road over Suanee Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocks Church Road over Suanee 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rocks Church Road over Suanee Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Rocks Church Road over Suanee Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rocks Church Road over Suanee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.