US Bridges

Dairy Farm Road over Bluestone Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.72 to 627-0.11 Meck CO · Structure no. 000000000004869

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dairy Farm Road over Bluestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dairy Farm Road over Bluestone Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 95 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDairy Farm Road
CrossesBluestone Creek
Location0.72 to 627-0.11 Meck CO
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.77502, -78.58902
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Dairy Farm Road over Bluestone Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dairy Farm Road over Bluestone 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dairy Farm Road over Bluestone Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Dairy Farm Road over Bluestone Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dairy Farm Road over Bluestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.