US Bridges

Purdy Road over Three Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 0.02 MI to Int. Rte. 612 · Structure no. 000000000009097

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
685
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Purdy Road over Three Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Purdy Road over Three Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 685 vehicles a day, projected to reach 764 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPurdy Road
CrossesThree Creek
Location0.02 MI to Int. Rte. 612
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79388, -77.58557
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic685 (2022)
Projected traffic764 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$525 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Purdy Road over Three Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Purdy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Purdy Road over Three Creek carry?

About 685 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Purdy Road over Three Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Purdy Road over Three Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.