US Bridges

Brunswick Drive over Great Creek

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Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.2 FR 618 & .5 to 648 · Structure no. 000000000003702

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
218
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brunswick Drive over Great Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Brunswick Drive over Great Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 218 vehicles a day, projected to reach 285 by 2045. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBrunswick Drive
CrossesGreat Creek
Location1.2 FR 618 & .5 to 648
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.85502, -77.94605
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic218 (2022)
Projected traffic285 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$49 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brunswick Drive over Great Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brunswick Drive over Great 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Brunswick Drive over Great Creek carry?

About 218 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brunswick Drive over Great Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Brunswick Drive over Great Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.