US Bridges

Irvington Road over Carters Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, Virginia · 1.1M RTE3- 2.9M RTE222 · Structure no. 000000000010685

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,021
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irvington Road over Carters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Irvington Road over Carters Creek in Lancaster County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 7,021 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,529 by 2042. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesIrvington Road
CrossesCarters Creek
Location1.1M RTE3- 2.9M RTE222
RouteState Highway 200
CountyLancaster County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.65643, -76.40733
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,021 (2022)
Projected traffic7,529 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was Irvington Road over Carters Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Irvington Road over Carters 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Irvington Road over Carters Creek carry?

About 7,021 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Irvington Road over Carters Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Irvington Road over Carters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.