US Bridges

Is 95 Sbl over Fountain Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 3.62 FR N.C./.64 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000009042

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,404
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 Sbl over Fountain Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Sbl over Fountain Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 22,404 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,508 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIs 95 Sbl
CrossesFountain Creek
Location3.62 FR N.C./.64 to 629
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates36.59614, -77.56454
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,404 (2022)
Projected traffic26,508 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 95 Sbl over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 Sbl over Fountain 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 Is 95 Sbl over Fountain Creek carry?

About 22,404 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Sbl over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Sbl over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.