Manteo Road over Sycamore Creek
FairPosted for loadBuckingham County, Virginia · 2.00-RT.737/1.10-RT.604 · Structure no. 000000000004032
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 157
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Manteo Road over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Manteo Road over Sycamore Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2045. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Manteo Road over Sycamore Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Manteo Road over Sycamore 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Manteo Road over Sycamore Creek carry?
About 157 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Manteo Road over Sycamore Creek?
The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Manteo Road over Sycamore Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.