US Bridges

Little Creek Rd. over Little Creek

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 2.20-RT.622/0.90-RT.610 · Structure no. 000000000004131

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Creek Rd. over Little Creek is a steel culvert carrying Little Creek Rd. over Little Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 131 vehicles a day, projected to reach 147 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLittle Creek Rd.
CrossesLittle Creek
Location2.20-RT.622/0.90-RT.610
RouteCounty Highway 743
Coordinates37.61489, -78.33192
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2021)
Projected traffic147 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Little Creek Rd. over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Creek Rd. over Little 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Little Creek Rd. over Little Creek carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Little Creek Rd. over Little Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Little Creek Rd. over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.