US Bridges

Old Stage Road over Branch of Sturgeon Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .8 FR 632 & .45 to 691 · Structure no. 000000000003758

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,696
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage Road over Branch of Sturgeon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Stage Road over Branch of Sturgeon Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,696 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,895 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stage Road
CrossesBranch of Sturgeon Creek
Location.8 FR 632 & .45 to 691
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.88858, -77.73731
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,696 (2022)
Projected traffic1,895 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$59 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stage 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 September 2024.

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

About 1,696 vehicles per day (2022 count).

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

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.5 m).

Who owns Old Stage Road over Branch of Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.