US Bridges

Bluff Point Rd. over Henry & Barnes Creek

FairPosted for load

Northumberland County, Virginia · 0.4M RTE676-0.1M End Main · Structure no. 000000000012788

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
118
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Point Rd. over Henry & Barnes Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluff Point Rd. over Henry & Barnes Creek in Northumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 118 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2045. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff Point Rd.
CrossesHenry & Barnes Creek
Location0.4M RTE676-0.1M End Main
RouteCounty Highway 669
CountyNorthumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69503, -76.31953
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.1 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2020)
Projected traffic133 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Bluff Point Rd. over Henry & Barnes Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Point Rd. over Henry & Barnes 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff Point Rd. over Henry & Barnes Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Bluff Point Rd. over Henry & Barnes Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Point Rd. over Henry & Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.