US Bridges

Bethany Chruch RD over Long Creek

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 1.15 from 609& .75 to 601 · Structure no. 000000000011527

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
316
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Chruch RD over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Bethany Chruch RD over Long Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 316 vehicles a day, projected to reach 461 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBethany Chruch RD
CrossesLong Creek
Location1.15 from 609& .75 to 601
RouteCounty Highway 655
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.92728, -77.79552
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating81 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic316 (2022)
Projected traffic461 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Bethany Chruch RD over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethany Chruch RD over Long 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Bethany Chruch RD over Long Creek carry?

About 316 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bethany Chruch RD over Long Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Chruch RD over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.