US Bridges

Old Stage Road over Sturgeon Creek

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · 4.8 MI FR I-85 · Structure no. 000000000029521

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage Road over Sturgeon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Stage Road over Sturgeon Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,996 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stage Road
CrossesSturgeon Creek
Location4.8 MI FR I-85
RouteCounty Highway 712
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.86996, -77.73706
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2022)
Projected traffic1,996 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$150 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Stage Road over Sturgeon Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Stage Road over Sturgeon 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 October 2024.

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

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Stage Road over Sturgeon Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stage Road over Sturgeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.