US Bridges

Amicus Road over Quarter Creek

Fair

Greene County, Virginia · .68 from 623 & .97 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000008998

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,224
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Amicus Road over Quarter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Amicus Road over Quarter Creek in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 93 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 2,224 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,754 by 2045. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAmicus Road
CrossesQuarter Creek
Location.68 from 623 & .97 to 629
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyGreene County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.2487, -78.43986
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,224 (2022)
Projected traffic2,754 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$620 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Amicus Road over Quarter Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Amicus Road over Quarter 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Amicus Road over Quarter Creek carry?

About 2,224 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Amicus Road over Quarter Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Amicus Road over Quarter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.