Red Banks Road over Little Hounds Creek
GoodPosted for loadLunenburg County, Virginia · 0.4 FR 650 & 2.2 to 652 · Structure no. 000000000011641
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Banks Road over Little Hounds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Banks Road over Little Hounds Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 404 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Red Banks Road over Little Hounds Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Red Banks Road over Little Hounds 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Red Banks Road over Little Hounds Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Red Banks Road over Little Hounds Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Red Banks Road over Little Hounds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.