US Bridges

Juniper Creek Road over Big Juniper Creek

FairPosted for load

Lunenburg County, Virginia · 1.7 FR 622 & 1. to 690 · Structure no. 000000000011678

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
57
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper Creek Road over Big Juniper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Juniper Creek Road over Big Juniper Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJuniper Creek Road
CrossesBig Juniper Creek
Location1.7 FR 622 & 1. to 690
RouteCounty Highway 691
CountyLunenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.97366, -78.39797
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2019)
Projected traffic64 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$112 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Juniper Creek Road over Big Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniper Creek Road over Big 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Juniper Creek Road over Big Juniper Creek carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Juniper Creek Road over Big Juniper Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper Creek Road over Big Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.