U.S. 1 (nbl) over Shining Creek
PoorBrunswick County, Virginia · .28 FR 637 & 2.46 to 644 · Structure no. 000000000003552
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 716
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
U.S. 1 (nbl) over Shining Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying U.S. 1 (nbl) over Shining Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 716 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,042 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was U.S. 1 (nbl) over Shining Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is U.S. 1 (nbl) over Shining Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does U.S. 1 (nbl) over Shining Creek carry?
About 716 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is U.S. 1 (nbl) over Shining Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns U.S. 1 (nbl) over Shining Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.