Petersburg Road over Butterwood Creek
PoorPosted for loadPowhatan County, Virginia · 0.99 FR 639 & 2.16 to 604 · Structure no. 000000000013836
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Petersburg Road over Butterwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Petersburg Road over Butterwood Creek in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 70 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 680 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Petersburg Road over Butterwood Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Petersburg Road over Butterwood Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Petersburg Road over Butterwood Creek carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Petersburg Road over Butterwood Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Petersburg Road over Butterwood Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.