US Bridges

Browns Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary

Poor

Brunswick County, Virginia · .9 FR 644 & 1.7 to 686 · Structure no. 000000000024842

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
201
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Browns Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary is a steel culvert carrying Browns Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 292 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBrowns Creek Road
CrossesUnnamed Tributary
Location.9 FR 644 & 1.7 to 686
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.6998, -77.92681
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic201 (2022)
Projected traffic292 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$200 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Browns Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Browns Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Browns Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary carry?

About 201 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Browns Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Browns Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.