US Bridges

ST Johns Church RD over Flat Rock Creek

FairPosted for load

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1.2 FR 138 & .5 to 718 · Structure no. 000000000011591

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Johns Church RD over Flat Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying ST Johns Church RD over Flat Rock Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2045. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesST Johns Church RD
CrossesFlat Rock Creek
Location1.2 FR 138 & .5 to 718
RouteCounty Highway 612
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82791, -78.10691
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2019)
Projected traffic95 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Johns Church RD over Flat Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Johns Church RD over Flat Rock 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does ST Johns Church RD over Flat Rock Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is ST Johns Church RD over Flat Rock Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns ST Johns Church RD over Flat Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.