US Bridges

Hwy-Nine O Three over Flat Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · 2.11 FR F-112 & .8 to 615 · Structure no. 000000000012078

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,121
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hwy-Nine O Three over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hwy-Nine O Three over Flat Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 1,121 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,271 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesHwy-Nine O Three
CrossesFlat Creek
Location2.11 FR F-112 & .8 to 615
RouteCounty Highway 903
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.61713, -78.18177
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,121 (2022)
Projected traffic1,271 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$430 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hwy-Nine O Three over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hwy-Nine O Three over Flat 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Hwy-Nine O Three over Flat Creek carry?

About 1,121 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hwy-Nine O Three over Flat Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Hwy-Nine O Three over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.