Oakes Road over Flat Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadLunenburg County, Virginia · .69 FR 655 & 1.00 to 725 · Structure no. 000000000011644
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oakes Road over Flat Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakes Road over Flat Rock Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Oakes Road over Flat Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oakes Road over Flat Rock 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Oakes Road over Flat Rock Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Oakes Road over Flat Rock Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Oakes Road over Flat Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.