US Bridges

E Jack Jouett Road over Camp Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Louisa County, Virginia · .50 from 613 &1.00 to 617 · Structure no. 000000000011511

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Jack Jouett Road over Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Jack Jouett Road over Camp Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 179 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesE Jack Jouett Road
CrossesCamp Creek
Location.50 from 613 &1.00 to 617
RouteCounty Highway 640
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.00796, -78.14693
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2019)
Projected traffic179 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$195 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Jack Jouett Road over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Jack Jouett Road over Camp 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 E Jack Jouett Road over Camp Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is E Jack Jouett Road over Camp Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns E Jack Jouett Road over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.