US Bridges

Brink Road over Fountains Creek

Fair

Greensville County, Virginia · 0.30 MI to Int. Rte. 650 · Structure no. 000000000009109

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,977
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brink Road over Fountains Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Brink Road over Fountains Creek in Greensville County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 1,977 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,204 by 2045. The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBrink Road
CrossesFountains Creek
Location0.30 MI to Int. Rte. 650
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyGreensville County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.65532, -77.59084
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,977 (2022)
Projected traffic2,204 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$452 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brink Road over Fountains Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brink 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Brink Road over Fountains Creek carry?

About 1,977 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Brink Road over Fountains Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brink Road over Fountains Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.