US Bridges

Fourth Street over Gross Creek

Fair

Prince Edward County, Virginia · .10 S Main ST/.01 Va St. · Structure no. 000000000022435

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,939
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fourth Street over Gross Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fourth Street over Gross Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older 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 6 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 1,939 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,162 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 38 ft wide.

CarriesFourth Street
CrossesGross Creek
Location.10 S Main ST/.01 Va St.
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.3004, -78.3917
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,939 (2022)
Projected traffic2,162 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$753 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fourth Street over Gross Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fourth Street over Gross 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Fourth Street over Gross Creek carry?

About 1,939 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fourth Street over Gross Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Fourth Street over Gross Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.