US Bridges

Christinna Highway over Great Creek

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · .1 FR 58 & .4 Scl Larvl · Structure no. 000000000003568

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,853
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Christinna Highway over Great Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Christinna Highway over Great Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,853 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,526 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesChristinna Highway
CrossesGreat Creek
Location.1 FR 58 & .4 Scl Larvl
RouteU.S. Route 46
Coordinates36.75055, -77.85522
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,853 (2022)
Projected traffic6,526 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$185.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Christinna Highway over Great Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Christinna Highway over Great 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Christinna Highway over Great Creek carry?

About 5,853 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Christinna Highway over Great Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Christinna Highway over Great Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.