US Bridges

Mt. Airy Road over Northeast Creek

Good

Louisa County, Virginia · 4.70 from 33 & .40 to 605 · Structure no. 000000000028429

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
288
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Airy Road over Northeast Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mt. Airy Road over Northeast Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 438 by 2045. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMt. Airy Road
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location4.70 from 33 & .40 to 605
RouteCounty Highway 644
Coordinates37.94489, -77.95863
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic288 (2019)
Projected traffic438 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mt. Airy Road over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Airy Road over Northeast 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Airy Road over Northeast Creek carry?

About 288 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Mt. Airy Road over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Airy Road over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.