Burkeville Road over Modest Creek
FairPosted for loadLunenburg County, Virginia · .8 FR 739 & .95 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000011688
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,442
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Burkeville Road over Modest Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Burkeville Road over Modest Creek in Lunenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,442 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,105 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Burkeville Road over Modest Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Burkeville Road over Modest 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Burkeville Road over Modest Creek carry?
About 1,442 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Burkeville Road over Modest Creek?
The structure is 130 ft (39.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Burkeville Road over Modest Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.