US Bridges

Chapmans Ford Road over Maclins Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 0.02 FR 58EB/0.68 to 607 · Structure no. 000000000009078

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chapmans Ford Road over Maclins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Chapmans Ford Road over Maclins Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesChapmans Ford Road
CrossesMaclins Creek
Location0.02 FR 58EB/0.68 to 607
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.73753, -77.61997
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2017)
Projected traffic139 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chapmans Ford Road over Maclins Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chapmans Ford Road over Maclins 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Chapmans Ford Road over Maclins Creek carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Chapmans Ford Road over Maclins Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Chapmans Ford Road over Maclins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.