US Bridges

Route 715 over Deep Creek

Good

Powhatan County, Virginia · 0.70 FR 725 & 0.90 to 684 · Structure no. 000000000013869

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 715 over Deep Creek is a steel culvert carrying Route 715 over Deep Creek in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRoute 715
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.70 FR 725 & 0.90 to 684
RouteCounty Highway 715
Coordinates37.61344, -78.03574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2014)
Projected traffic76 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$143 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 715 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 715 over Deep 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route 715 over Deep Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Route 715 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m).

Who owns Route 715 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.