US Bridges

Rock Island Road over Rock Island Creek

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Buckingham County, Virginia · 1.01-RT.723 /1.15-RT.739 · Structure no. 000000000004116

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
455
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rock Island Road over Rock Island Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rock Island Road over Rock Island Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 455 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Island Road
CrossesRock Island Creek
Location1.01-RT.723 /1.15-RT.739
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74041, -78.54278
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic455 (2022)
Projected traffic507 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Rock Island Road over Rock Island Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Island Road over Rock Island 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rock Island Road over Rock Island Creek carry?

About 455 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Island Road over Rock Island Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Island Road over Rock Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.