US Bridges

Boxwood Road over Branch of Flat Creek

Poor

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .4 FR 641 & .9 to 903 · Structure no. 000000000011977

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boxwood Road over Branch of Flat Creek is a steel culvert carrying Boxwood Road over Branch of Flat Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 255 vehicles a day, projected to reach 284 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBoxwood Road
CrossesBranch of Flat Creek
Location.4 FR 641 & .9 to 903
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.67842, -78.15947
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2022)
Projected traffic284 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$95 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boxwood Road over Branch of Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boxwood Road over Branch of Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Boxwood Road over Branch of Flat Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Boxwood Road over Branch of Flat Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Boxwood Road over Branch of Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.