US Bridges

Masons Mill Road over Sturgeon Creek

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.55 FR 643 & 0.2 to 754 · Structure no. 000000000003649

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
172
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masons Mill Road over Sturgeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Masons Mill Road over Sturgeon Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 172 vehicles a day, projected to reach 192 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMasons Mill Road
CrossesSturgeon Creek
Location1.55 FR 643 & 0.2 to 754
RouteCounty Highway 606
Coordinates36.88587, -77.88921
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic172 (2022)
Projected traffic192 by 2042
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$148 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Masons Mill Road over Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masons Mill Road over Sturgeon 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 Masons Mill Road over Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 172 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Masons Mill Road over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Masons Mill Road over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.