US Bridges

C. G. Woodson Road over Bear Garden Creek

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.47-RT.687/1.13-RT.759 · Structure no. 000000000029407

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
697
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. G. Woodson Road over Bear Garden Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying C. G. Woodson Road over Bear Garden Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 697 vehicles a day, projected to reach 772 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesC. G. Woodson Road
CrossesBear Garden Creek
Location0.47-RT.687/1.13-RT.759
RouteCounty Highway 670
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.70277, -78.29356
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2022)
Projected traffic772 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 C. G. Woodson Road over Bear Garden Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. G. Woodson Road over Bear Garden 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does C. G. Woodson Road over Bear Garden Creek carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C. G. Woodson Road over Bear Garden Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C. G. Woodson Road over Bear Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.