US Bridges

Buggs Island Road over Robbins Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .54 FR 678 & .85 to 707 · Structure no. 000000000011850

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,103
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buggs Island Road over Robbins Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Buggs Island Road over Robbins Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 1,103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,230 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBuggs Island Road
CrossesRobbins Creek
Location.54 FR 678 & .85 to 707
RouteState Highway 4
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60734, -78.30096
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,103 (2022)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$195 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buggs Island Road over Robbins Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buggs Island Road over Robbins 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Buggs Island Road over Robbins Creek carry?

About 1,103 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Buggs Island Road over Robbins Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Buggs Island Road over Robbins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.