US Bridges

Germantown Road over Spring Creek

Fair

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .3 FR 683 & 1.3 to 700 · Structure no. 000000000011669

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Germantown Road over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Germantown Road over Spring Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGermantown Road
CrossesSpring Creek
Location.3 FR 683 & 1.3 to 700
RouteCounty Highway 685
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.02393, -78.36634
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating97.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2019)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$81 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Germantown Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Germantown Road over Spring 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Germantown Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Germantown Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns Germantown Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.