US Bridges

Owens Creek Road over Owens Creek

Good

Louisa County, Virginia · .75 from 611 & .85 to 610 · Structure no. 000000000011535

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
263
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Creek Road over Owens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Owens Creek Road over Owens Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 263 vehicles a day, projected to reach 334 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens Creek Road
CrossesOwens Creek
Location.75 from 611 & .85 to 610
RouteCounty Highway 663
CountyLouisa County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.77727, -77.84522
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263 (2019)
Projected traffic334 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owens Creek Road over Owens Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Owens Creek Road over Owens Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Owens Creek Road over Owens Creek carry?

About 263 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Owens Creek Road over Owens Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Creek Road over Owens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.