US Bridges

Jeremy Creek Road over Germy Creek

Good

Halifax County, Virginia · 0.80 to 659-1.80 to Pitts · Structure no. 000000000009349

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jeremy Creek Road over Germy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Jeremy Creek Road over Germy Creek in Halifax County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 71 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesJeremy Creek Road
CrossesGermy Creek
Location0.80 to 659-1.80 to Pitts
RouteCounty Highway 820
Coordinates36.68323, -79.15948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2017)
Projected traffic71 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Jeremy Creek Road over Germy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jeremy Creek Road over Germy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Jeremy Creek Road over Germy Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Jeremy Creek Road over Germy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Jeremy Creek Road over Germy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.