US Bridges

Trents Ferry R 645 over Judith Creek

Fair

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.05-LYNCH CL;0.05-RT_794 · Structure no. 000000000002765

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
478
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trents Ferry R 645 over Judith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trents Ferry R 645 over Judith Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 478 vehicles a day, projected to reach 596 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTrents Ferry R 645
CrossesJudith Creek
Location0.05-LYNCH CL;0.05-RT_794
RouteCounty Highway 645
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4688, -79.21007
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2022)
Projected traffic596 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Trents Ferry R 645 over Judith Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Trents Ferry R 645 over Judith 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Trents Ferry R 645 over Judith Creek carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Trents Ferry R 645 over Judith Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Trents Ferry R 645 over Judith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.