Highway 49 over Little Bluestone Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, Virginia · .02 FR 852 & .67 to 640 · Structure no. 000000000011866
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 115 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,517
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Highway 49 over Little Bluestone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highway 49 over Little Bluestone Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 66 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,517 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,691 by 2045. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Highway 49 over Little Bluestone Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is Highway 49 over Little Bluestone Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Highway 49 over Little Bluestone Creek carry?
About 1,517 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Highway 49 over Little Bluestone Creek?
The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Highway 49 over Little Bluestone Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.