US Bridges

Carver Road / 684 over Jordan Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.50-RTE609; 0.10-RTE1163 · Structure no. 000000000010154

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,697
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carver Road / 684 over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carver Road / 684 over Jordan Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,697 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,892 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCarver Road / 684
CrossesJordan Creek
Location0.50-RTE609; 0.10-RTE1163
RouteCounty Highway 684
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69101, -79.94075
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,697 (2022)
Projected traffic1,892 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$412.7 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carver Road / 684 over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carver Road / 684 over Jordan 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Carver Road / 684 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 1,697 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carver Road / 684 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Carver Road / 684 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.