US Bridges

Troublesome Ck RD over Troublesome Creek

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 1.62-RT.60 / 1.12-RT.665 · Structure no. 000000000004075

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
387
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Troublesome Ck RD over Troublesome Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Troublesome Ck RD over Troublesome Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 64 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 387 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 433 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTroublesome Ck RD
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location1.62-RT.60 / 1.12-RT.665
RouteCounty Highway 631
Coordinates37.56997, -78.53171
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic387 (2021)
Projected traffic433 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Troublesome Ck RD over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Troublesome Ck RD over Troublesome 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Troublesome Ck RD over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 387 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Troublesome Ck RD over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Troublesome Ck RD over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.