US Bridges

Skippers Road over Fountain Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 1.10 Mi. FR N.C. St. Line · Structure no. 000000000009058

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
187 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,883
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skippers Road over Fountain Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Skippers Road over Fountain Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,883 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2042. The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSkippers Road
CrossesFountain Creek
Location1.10 Mi. FR N.C. St. Line
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56039, -77.53547
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length187 ft (57.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,883 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$616 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skippers Road over Fountain Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skippers Road 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 Skippers Road over Fountain Creek carry?

About 1,883 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Skippers Road over Fountain Creek?

The structure is 187 ft (57.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Skippers Road over Fountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.