US Bridges

Carrington Road over Bluestone Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · .34 to Meck CL-1.56 to 15 · Structure no. 000000000004880

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
184
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carrington Road over Bluestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carrington Road over Bluestone Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 184 vehicles a day, projected to reach 263 by 2042. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCarrington Road
CrossesBluestone Creek
Location.34 to Meck CL-1.56 to 15
RouteCounty Highway 610
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75434, -78.60792
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating91.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic184 (2018)
Projected traffic263 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$877.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carrington Road over Bluestone Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carrington 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Carrington Road over Bluestone Creek carry?

About 184 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Carrington Road over Bluestone Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Carrington Road over Bluestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.