HWY Fifteen over Bluestone Creek
FairMecklenburg County, Virginia · .78 FR 1601 & .43 to 857 · Structure no. 000000000011857
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 384 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,683
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
HWY Fifteen over Bluestone Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY Fifteen over Bluestone 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 1,683 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,877 by 2045. The structure is 384 ft (116.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was HWY Fifteen over Bluestone Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is HWY Fifteen over Bluestone 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does HWY Fifteen over Bluestone Creek carry?
About 1,683 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is HWY Fifteen over Bluestone Creek?
The structure is 384 ft (116.9 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (31.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns HWY Fifteen over Bluestone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.