US Bridges

Liberty Road over Soloman Creek

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · .40 FR 646 & .44 to 743 · Structure no. 000000000003689

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,106
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Road over Soloman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Liberty Road over Soloman Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 1,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,235 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Road
CrossesSoloman Creek
Location.40 FR 646 & .44 to 743
RouteCounty Highway 634
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82611, -77.87324
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,106 (2022)
Projected traffic1,235 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$88 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Road over Soloman Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Road over Soloman 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Road over Soloman Creek carry?

About 1,106 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Road over Soloman Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Liberty Road over Soloman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.