US Bridges

Littlemont Road over Sturgeon Creek

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · .8 FR 643 & .7 to 614 · Structure no. 000000000003674

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
236
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Littlemont Road over Sturgeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Littlemont Road over 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 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 236 vehicles a day, projected to reach 263 by 2045. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLittlemont Road
CrossesSturgeon Creek
Location.8 FR 643 & .7 to 614
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8853, -77.86597
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating73.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2022)
Projected traffic263 by 2045
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$79 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Littlemont Road over Sturgeon Creek built?

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

What condition is Littlemont 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Littlemont Road over Sturgeon Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Littlemont Road over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Littlemont Road over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.