US Bridges

Union Church Rd. over Grease Creek

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.90-RT.697 / 0.70-RT.691 · Structure no. 000000000004090

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
183
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Church Rd. over Grease Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Union Church Rd. over Grease Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 183 vehicles a day, projected to reach 205 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion Church Rd.
CrossesGrease Creek
Location0.90-RT.697 / 0.70-RT.691
RouteCounty Highway 646
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50418, -78.65349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2021)
Projected traffic205 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union Church Rd. over Grease Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Church Rd. over Grease 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Union Church Rd. over Grease Creek carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Union Church Rd. over Grease Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Union Church Rd. over Grease Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.