US Bridges

HWY Fourty-Seven over Butchers Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .54 FR 671 0ECL Chase Cty · Structure no. 000000000023627

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,168
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY Fourty-Seven over Butchers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY Fourty-Seven over Butchers Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 4,168 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,647 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY Fourty-Seven
CrossesButchers Creek
Location.54 FR 671 0ECL Chase Cty
RouteState Highway 47
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.80226, -78.44411
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic4,168 (2022)
Projected traffic4,647 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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$255 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY Fourty-Seven over Butchers Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY Fourty-Seven over Butchers 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does HWY Fourty-Seven over Butchers Creek carry?

About 4,168 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY Fourty-Seven over Butchers Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns HWY Fourty-Seven over Butchers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.