US Bridges

Chapel Road over Bear Garden Creek

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 1.66-RT 15 / 0.44-RT 776 · Structure no. 000000000031540

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapel Road over Bear Garden Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying Chapel Road over Bear Garden Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, projected to reach 301 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesChapel Road
CrossesBear Garden Creek
Location1.66-RT 15 / 0.44-RT 776
RouteCounty Highway 718
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.65045, -78.32624
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic301 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Chapel Road over Bear Garden Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapel 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 Chapel Road over Bear Garden Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Chapel Road over Bear Garden Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chapel Road over Bear Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.