US Bridges

Battery Rd. over Mount Landing Creek

FairPosted for load

Essex County, Virginia · 1.5M RTE628-0.8M RTE643 · Structure no. 000000000006156

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
347
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battery Rd. over Mount Landing Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Battery Rd. over Mount Landing Creek in Essex County, Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 387 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBattery Rd.
CrossesMount Landing Creek
Location1.5M RTE628-0.8M RTE643
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyEssex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.97802, -77.00558
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic347 (2022)
Projected traffic387 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Battery Rd. over Mount Landing Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battery Rd. over Mount Landing 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Battery Rd. over Mount Landing Creek carry?

About 347 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Battery Rd. over Mount Landing Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Battery Rd. over Mount Landing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.