US Bridges

Mountain Creek RD over Mountain Creek

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 3.90 to 632 - 1.05 to 716 · Structure no. 000000000029986

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Creek RD over Mountain Creek is a concrete frame carrying Mountain Creek RD over Mountain Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMountain Creek RD
CrossesMountain Creek
Location3.90 to 632 - 1.05 to 716
RouteCounty Highway 628
Coordinates37.19258, -78.37128
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mountain Creek RD over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Creek RD over Mountain 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Creek RD over Mountain Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Mountain Creek RD over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Creek RD over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.