US Bridges

Zero Road over Opossum Quarter Creek

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · 2.45 FR 643 & 0.85 to 636 · Structure no. 000000000027721

Built
2003
22 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zero Road over Opossum Quarter Creek is a steel culvert carrying Zero Road over Opossum Quarter Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 2003 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 22 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesZero Road
CrossesOpossum Quarter Creek
Location2.45 FR 643 & 0.85 to 636
RouteCounty Highway 642
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.92883, -77.83302
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic49 (2019)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$399 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zero Road over Opossum Quarter Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Zero Road over Opossum Quarter 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Zero Road over Opossum Quarter Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Zero Road over Opossum Quarter Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Zero Road over Opossum Quarter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.