US Bridges

Bk Hampden-Sydney over RTE 15 Bp & 460 Bp

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.54-RT 642 / 0.11-RT 644 · Structure no. 000000000013970

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,313
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bk Hampden-Sydney over RTE 15 Bp & 460 Bp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bk Hampden-Sydney over RTE 15 Bp & 460 Bp in Prince Edward 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.

It carries about 1,313 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,730 by 2045. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBk Hampden-Sydney
CrossesRTE 15 Bp & 460 Bp
Location0.54-RT 642 / 0.11-RT 644
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.28672, -78.43541
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,313 (2022)
Projected traffic1,730 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bk Hampden-Sydney over RTE 15 Bp & 460 Bp built?

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

What condition is Bk Hampden-Sydney over RTE 15 Bp & 460 Bp 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bk Hampden-Sydney over RTE 15 Bp & 460 Bp carry?

About 1,313 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bk Hampden-Sydney over RTE 15 Bp & 460 Bp?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Bk Hampden-Sydney over RTE 15 Bp & 460 Bp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.