US Bridges

Water Wheel Road over Three Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 0.18 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 610 · Structure no. 000000000009096

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
486
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water Wheel Road over Three Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Water Wheel Road over Three Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 486 vehicles a day, projected to reach 710 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesWater Wheel Road
CrossesThree Creek
Location0.18 Mi.Fr.Int.Rte. 610
RouteCounty Highway 617
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74482, -77.53048
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic486 (2022)
Projected traffic710 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$497 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water Wheel Road over Three Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water Wheel Road over Three 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Water Wheel Road over Three Creek carry?

About 486 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Water Wheel Road over Three Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Water Wheel Road over Three Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.