US Bridges

Philbeck Crossroad over Woodpecker Creek

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Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .7 FR 49 & .9 to 696 · Structure no. 000000000012038

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philbeck Crossroad over Woodpecker Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Philbeck Crossroad over Woodpecker Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 312 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPhilbeck Crossroad
CrossesWoodpecker Creek
Location.7 FR 49 & .9 to 696
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.74875, -78.53647
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating90.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic312 by 2042
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$725 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philbeck Crossroad over Woodpecker Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is Philbeck Crossroad over Woodpecker 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Philbeck Crossroad over Woodpecker Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Philbeck Crossroad over Woodpecker Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Philbeck Crossroad over Woodpecker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.