US Bridges

Easters Road over Allen Creek

FairPosted for load

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 2.8 FR 660 & .2 to 675 · Structure no. 000000000012022

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
133
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easters Road over Allen Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Easters Road over Allen Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 133 vehicles a day, projected to reach 178 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesEasters Road
CrossesAllen Creek
Location2.8 FR 660 & .2 to 675
RouteCounty Highway 677
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69445, -78.34068
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic133 (2016)
Projected traffic178 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$166 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easters Road over Allen Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Easters Road over Allen 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 2024.

How much traffic does Easters Road over Allen Creek carry?

About 133 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Easters Road over Allen Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Easters Road over Allen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.