US Bridges

Schultz Mill Rd. over Schultzes Creek

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.60 to 628 - 0.00 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000026209

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schultz Mill Rd. over Schultzes Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Schultz Mill Rd. over Schultzes Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSchultz Mill Rd.
CrossesSchultzes Creek
Location0.60 to 628 - 0.00 to 629
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14733, -78.34687
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Schultz Mill Rd. over Schultzes Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schultz Mill Rd. over Schultzes 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Schultz Mill Rd. over Schultzes Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Schultz Mill Rd. over Schultzes Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Schultz Mill Rd. over Schultzes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.