US Bridges

Old Bridge Road over Branch of Sturgeon Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 0.45 FR 631 & 1.0 to 682 · Structure no. 000000000003653

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
296
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Bridge Road over Branch of Sturgeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Bridge Road over Branch of Sturgeon Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 296 vehicles a day, projected to reach 365 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Bridge Road
CrossesBranch of Sturgeon Creek
Location0.45 FR 631 & 1.0 to 682
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.87144, -77.80383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length73 ft (22.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2022)
Projected traffic365 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$545 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Bridge Road over Branch of Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Bridge Road over Branch of Sturgeon 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Bridge Road over Branch of Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Bridge Road over Branch of Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Bridge Road over Branch of Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.