US Bridges

Macedonia Road over Fountains Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 1.20 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 627 · Structure no. 000000000009074

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
969
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia Road over Fountains Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Macedonia Road over Fountains Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 969 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,512 by 2042. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMacedonia Road
CrossesFountains Creek
Location1.20 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 627
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61443, -77.69901
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic969 (2017)
Projected traffic1,512 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$450 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macedonia Road over Fountains Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia Road over Fountains 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 Macedonia Road over Fountains Creek carry?

About 969 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Macedonia Road over Fountains Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Macedonia Road over Fountains Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.