US Bridges

S. R. 92 over Butchers Creek

Good

Mecklenburg County, Virginia · .04 FR 797 & .54 to 686 · Structure no. 000000000031156

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
869
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. R. 92 over Butchers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. R. 92 over Butchers Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 869 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 969 by 2045. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesS. R. 92
CrossesButchers Creek
Location.04 FR 797 & .54 to 686
RouteState Highway 92
CountyMecklenburg County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75251, -78.43772
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.9 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic869 (2022)
Projected traffic969 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. R. 92 over Butchers Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. R. 92 over Butchers 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does S. R. 92 over Butchers Creek carry?

About 869 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. R. 92 over Butchers Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns S. R. 92 over Butchers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.