US Bridges

Colemans Lake Rd. over White Oak Creek

PoorPosted for load

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.30 FR 613 & 3.50 to 460 · Structure no. 000000000006051

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
228
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colemans Lake Rd. over White Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colemans Lake Rd. over White Oak Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 228 vehicles a day, projected to reach 342 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesColemans Lake Rd.
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.30 FR 613 & 3.50 to 460
RouteCounty Highway 624
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.10935, -77.69357
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic228 (2020)
Projected traffic342 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$127 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colemans Lake Rd. over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colemans Lake Rd. over White Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Colemans Lake Rd. over White Oak Creek carry?

About 228 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Colemans Lake Rd. over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Colemans Lake Rd. over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.