US Bridges

Constitution Route over Little Georgia Creek

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 3.47-ALBE.CO/15.58 -RT.15 · Structure no. 000000000004014

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,685
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Constitution Route over Little Georgia Creek is a concrete slab carrying Constitution Route over Little Georgia Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5,685 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesConstitution Route
CrossesLittle Georgia Creek
Location3.47-ALBE.CO/15.58 -RT.15
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates37.74745, -78.49065
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,685 (2022)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$320 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Constitution Route over Little Georgia Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Constitution Route over Little Georgia 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Constitution Route over Little Georgia Creek carry?

About 5,685 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Constitution Route over Little Georgia Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Constitution Route over Little Georgia Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.