US Bridges

Shiloh Church RD over Raccoon Creek

Good

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 1.88 FR 648 / 0.32 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000024093

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shiloh Church RD over Raccoon Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron arch - deck carrying Shiloh Church RD over Raccoon Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, projected to reach 467 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesShiloh Church RD
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location1.88 FR 648 / 0.32 to 640
RouteCounty Highway 647
Coordinates37.84678, -78.27943
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2020)
Projected traffic467 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Shiloh Church RD over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shiloh Church RD over Raccoon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Shiloh Church RD over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Shiloh Church RD over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Shiloh Church RD over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.