US Bridges

Red Oak Road over Opossum Quarter Creek

Good

Brunswick County, Virginia · 2.1 FR 643 & .8 to 636 · Structure no. 000000000030637

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
164
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Oak Road over Opossum Quarter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Red Oak Road over Opossum Quarter Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 164 vehicles a day, projected to reach 183 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRed Oak Road
CrossesOpossum Quarter Creek
Location2.1 FR 643 & .8 to 636
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93486, -77.868
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 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 traffic164 (2022)
Projected traffic183 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$260 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Oak Road over Opossum Quarter Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Oak 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Red Oak Road over Opossum Quarter Creek carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Red Oak Road over Opossum Quarter Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Red Oak Road over Opossum Quarter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.