Melita Rd. over Crooked Creek
GoodBuckingham County, Virginia · 3.23-RT.651 / 1.00-RT.729 · Structure no. 000000000004063
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 155
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Melita Rd. over Crooked Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Melita Rd. over Crooked Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 155 vehicles a day, projected to reach 239 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Melita Rd. over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Melita Rd. over Crooked 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 Melita Rd. over Crooked Creek carry?
About 155 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Melita Rd. over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Melita Rd. over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.