US Bridges

Fairlea Road over Marrowbone Creek

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.15-RT.600 / 0.42-RT.613 · Structure no. 000000000013923

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairlea Road over Marrowbone Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fairlea Road over Marrowbone Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 218 by 2045. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesFairlea Road
CrossesMarrowbone Creek
Location1.15-RT.600 / 0.42-RT.613
RouteCounty Highway 605
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25534, -78.30768
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2020)
Projected traffic218 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Fairlea Road over Marrowbone Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairlea Road over Marrowbone 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Fairlea Road over Marrowbone Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Fairlea Road over Marrowbone Creek?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fairlea Road over Marrowbone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.