US Bridges

Three Creek RD over Suck Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.04-RT 708/2.19-RT 942 · Structure no. 000000000004255

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Three Creek RD over Suck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Three Creek RD over Suck Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThree Creek RD
CrossesSuck Creek
Location1.04-RT 708/2.19-RT 942
RouteCounty Highway 648
Coordinates37.14848, -78.98692
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (2022)
Projected traffic163 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Three Creek RD over Suck Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Three Creek RD over Suck 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Three Creek RD over Suck Creek carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Three Creek RD over Suck Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Three Creek RD over Suck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.