US Bridges

Barnes Road over Bluestone Creek

Good

Charlotte County, Virginia · 0.60 to 600 - 1.30 to 601 · Structure no. 000000000025490

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Road over Bluestone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barnes Road over Bluestone Creek in Charlotte County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBarnes Road
CrossesBluestone Creek
Location0.60 to 600 - 1.30 to 601
RouteCounty Highway 602
CountyCharlotte County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.81931, -78.56608
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Barnes Road over Bluestone Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Barnes Road over Bluestone Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Barnes Road over Bluestone Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Barnes Road over Bluestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.