US Bridges

East Ferry Road over Little Seneca Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.70-RT.697 / 1.90-RT.947 · Structure no. 000000000027936

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Ferry Road over Little Seneca Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Ferry Road over Little Seneca Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 301 vehicles a day, projected to reach 336 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast Ferry Road
CrossesLittle Seneca Creek
Location0.70-RT.697 / 1.90-RT.947
RouteCounty Highway 701
Coordinates37.16835, -79.14475
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic301 (2022)
Projected traffic336 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 East Ferry Road over Little Seneca Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Ferry Road over Little Seneca 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does East Ferry Road over Little Seneca Creek carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Ferry Road over Little Seneca Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns East Ferry Road over Little Seneca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.