Hwy-Forty Nine over ST Johns Creek
GoodLunenburg County, Virginia · .11 FR 727 & 1.34 to 622 · Structure no. 000000000011570
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 919
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hwy-Forty Nine over ST Johns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hwy-Forty Nine over ST Johns Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 96 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 919 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hwy-Forty Nine over ST Johns Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Hwy-Forty Nine over ST Johns 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Hwy-Forty Nine over ST Johns Creek carry?
About 919 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hwy-Forty Nine over ST Johns Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hwy-Forty Nine over ST Johns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.