US Bridges

Lambsburg RD./620 over Stewarts Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Virginia · 0.05-RTE696; 1.50-RTE788 · Structure no. 000000000004631

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,323
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambsburg RD./620 over Stewarts Creek is a steel culvert carrying Lambsburg RD./620 over Stewarts Creek in Carroll County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,323 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,475 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesLambsburg RD./620
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location0.05-RTE696; 1.50-RTE788
RouteCounty Highway 620
CountyCarroll County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.58493, -80.76068
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,323 (2022)
Projected traffic1,475 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$134.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lambsburg RD./620 over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambsburg RD./620 over Stewarts 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Lambsburg RD./620 over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 1,323 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lambsburg RD./620 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lambsburg RD./620 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.