US Bridges

Davis Lowground RD over Juniper Creek

FairPosted for load

Lunenburg County, Virginia · .8 FR 692 & .9 to 680 · Structure no. 000000000011677

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Lowground RD over Juniper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Lowground RD over Juniper Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 91 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Lowground RD
CrossesJuniper Creek
Location.8 FR 692 & .9 to 680
RouteCounty Highway 690
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.95882, -78.34509
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic91 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$132 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Davis Lowground RD over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Lowground RD over Juniper 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 Davis Lowground RD over Juniper Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Davis Lowground RD over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Lowground RD over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.