US Bridges

James Madison HWY over Fielding Creek

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 2.55 from 640 & .62 to 22 · Structure no. 000000000011403

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,384
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

James Madison HWY over Fielding Creek is a steel culvert carrying James Madison HWY over Fielding Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 53 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 9,384 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,701 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesJames Madison HWY
CrossesFielding Creek
Location2.55 from 640 & .62 to 22
RouteU.S. Route 15
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.06131, -78.18792
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,384 (2022)
Projected traffic13,701 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 James Madison HWY over Fielding Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is James Madison HWY over Fielding 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 James Madison HWY over Fielding Creek carry?

About 9,384 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is James Madison HWY over Fielding Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns James Madison HWY over Fielding Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.