US Bridges

Hermon Road over Roanoke Creek

Fair

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.02-RT.637/0.39-RT.741 · Structure no. 000000000004882

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
468
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hermon Road over Roanoke Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Hermon Road over Roanoke Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 468 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 522 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesHermon Road
CrossesRoanoke Creek
Location0.02-RT.637/0.39-RT.741
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93067, -78.66521
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic468 (2022)
Projected traffic522 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Hermon Road over Roanoke Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hermon Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Hermon Road over Roanoke Creek carry?

About 468 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hermon Road over Roanoke Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hermon Road over Roanoke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.