US Bridges

Sturgeon Road over Lloyds Creek

FairPosted for load

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.1 FR 635 & .4 to 682 · Structure no. 000000000003680

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sturgeon Road over Lloyds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sturgeon Road over Lloyds Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2045. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSturgeon Road
CrossesLloyds Creek
Location1.1 FR 635 & .4 to 682
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.84819, -77.78438
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2022)
Projected traffic232 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$113 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sturgeon Road over Lloyds Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sturgeon Road over Lloyds 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 Sturgeon Road over Lloyds Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sturgeon Road over Lloyds Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sturgeon Road over Lloyds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.