US Bridges

Santa Claus LN/653 over Spoon Creek

Fair

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.35-RT 868;1.25-RT 694 · Structure no. 000000000024607

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
307
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Santa Claus LN/653 over Spoon Creek is a steel culvert carrying Santa Claus LN/653 over Spoon Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 307 vehicles a day, projected to reach 614 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSanta Claus LN/653
CrossesSpoon Creek
Location0.35-RT 868;1.25-RT 694
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyPatrick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.62048, -80.16452
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic307 (2014)
Projected traffic614 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Santa Claus LN/653 over Spoon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Santa Claus LN/653 over Spoon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Santa Claus LN/653 over Spoon Creek carry?

About 307 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Santa Claus LN/653 over Spoon Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Santa Claus LN/653 over Spoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.