Colonial Highway over Flat Creek
FairCampbell County, Virginia · 1.45-RT.692 / 0.95-RT.696 · Structure no. 000000000004134
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,406
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colonial Highway over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Colonial Highway over Flat Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,568 by 2045. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colonial Highway over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colonial Highway over Flat 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Colonial Highway over Flat Creek carry?
About 1,406 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Colonial Highway over Flat Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Colonial Highway over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.