US Bridges

Carson Road over Br. of Rowanty Creek

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.30 FR 668 & 1.37 to 618 · Structure no. 000000000006106

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carson Road over Br. of Rowanty Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Carson Road over Br. of Rowanty Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 959 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCarson Road
CrossesBr. of Rowanty Creek
Location1.30 FR 668 & 1.37 to 618
RouteCounty Highway 703
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.03819, -77.4152
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic860 (2022)
Projected traffic959 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Carson Road over Br. of Rowanty Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carson Road over Br. of 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Carson Road over Br. of Rowanty Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carson Road over Br. of Rowanty Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Carson Road over Br. of Rowanty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.