US Bridges

Brookneal Highway over Suck Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 2.00-RT. 970/1.50-RT. 652 · Structure no. 000000000028373

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,228
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brookneal Highway over Suck Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brookneal Highway over Suck Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,228 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,466 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBrookneal Highway
CrossesSuck Creek
Location2.00-RT. 970/1.50-RT. 652
RouteU.S. Route 501
Coordinates37.14876, -79.05367
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,228 (2022)
Projected traffic6,466 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Brookneal Highway over Suck Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brookneal Highway 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Brookneal Highway over Suck Creek carry?

About 6,228 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brookneal Highway over Suck Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Brookneal Highway over Suck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.