US Bridges

U.S. Route 1 over Long Creek

FairPosted for load

Caroline County, Virginia · 0.4M Hanov CL-2.6M RT207 · Structure no. 000000000004362

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,065
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Route 1 over Long Creek is a concrete slab carrying U.S. Route 1 over Long Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,065 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,647 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Route 1
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.4M Hanov CL-2.6M RT207
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.89521, -77.46741
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,065 (2022)
Projected traffic5,647 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 U.S. Route 1 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Route 1 over Long 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does U.S. Route 1 over Long Creek carry?

About 5,065 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Route 1 over Long Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Route 1 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.