US Bridges

Old Stage Road over Rowanty Creek

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.45 FR 670 & 0.05 to 669 · Structure no. 000000000006012

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
615
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage Road over Rowanty Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Stage Road over Rowanty Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 615 vehicles a day, projected to reach 921 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Stage Road
CrossesRowanty Creek
Location0.45 FR 670 & 0.05 to 669
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.09036, -77.46917
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic615 (2020)
Projected traffic921 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$258.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Stage Road over Rowanty Creek built?

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

What condition is Old Stage Road over Rowanty 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 Old Stage Road over Rowanty Creek carry?

About 615 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Stage Road over Rowanty Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Stage Road over Rowanty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.