US Bridges

Heights School RD over Spring Creek

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Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.45 to 639 - 1.25 to 665 · Structure no. 000000000029853

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Heights School RD over Spring Creek is a concrete frame carrying Heights School RD over Spring Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 93 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHeights School RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location1.45 to 639 - 1.25 to 665
RouteCounty Highway 660
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21377, -78.61042
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2020)
Projected traffic119 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 Heights School RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Heights School RD over Spring 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 Heights School RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Heights School RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Heights School RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.