Fletcher Chapel RD over Seay Creek
PoorPosted for loadLunenburg County, Virginia · .9 FR 600 & .3 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000011579
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 854
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fletcher Chapel RD over Seay Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fletcher Chapel RD over Seay Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 854 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fletcher Chapel RD over Seay Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fletcher Chapel RD over Seay Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Fletcher Chapel RD over Seay Creek carry?
About 854 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Fletcher Chapel RD over Seay Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Fletcher Chapel RD over Seay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.