US Bridges

G.Washington Hwy. over Roanoke Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 1.50 to 654 - 0.30 to 656 · Structure no. 000000000004831

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,899
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

G.Washington Hwy. over Roanoke Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying G.Washington Hwy. over Roanoke Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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.

It carries about 2,899 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,939 by 2042. The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesG.Washington Hwy.
CrossesRoanoke Creek
Location1.50 to 654 - 0.30 to 656
RouteState Highway 40
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.05766, -78.58395
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length97 ft (29.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,899 (2022)
Projected traffic2,939 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$159.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was G.Washington Hwy. over Roanoke Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is G.Washington Hwy. over Roanoke 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does G.Washington Hwy. over Roanoke Creek carry?

About 2,899 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is G.Washington Hwy. over Roanoke Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns G.Washington Hwy. over Roanoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.