US Bridges

James Madison Hwy. over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 5.31 FR 6 / 1.13 to 53 · Structure no. 000000000007662

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,617
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison Hwy. over Raccoon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying James Madison Hwy. over Raccoon Creek in Fluvanna 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 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 5,617 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,280 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison Hwy.
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location5.31 FR 6 / 1.13 to 53
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84158, -78.2728
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,617 (2022)
Projected traffic7,280 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 James Madison Hwy. over Raccoon Creek built?

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

What condition is James Madison Hwy. over Raccoon 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 2023.

How much traffic does James Madison Hwy. over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 5,617 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is James Madison Hwy. over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns James Madison Hwy. over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.