US Bridges

Juniper Creek Road over Route 15/360 Bypass

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.20-RT 15BUS/1.10-LUNE · Structure no. 000000000004903

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
204 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper Creek Road over Route 15/360 Bypass is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Juniper Creek Road over Route 15/360 Bypass in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 60 years old, older 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 252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2045. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesJuniper Creek Road
CrossesRoute 15/360 Bypass
Location0.20-RT 15BUS/1.10-LUNE
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01862, -78.47668
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.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2021)
Projected traffic282 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Juniper Creek Road over Route 15/360 Bypass built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Juniper Creek Road over Route 15/360 Bypass 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Juniper Creek Road over Route 15/360 Bypass carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Juniper Creek Road over Route 15/360 Bypass?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper Creek Road over Route 15/360 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.