US Bridges

Carter Road over Carey Creek

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 0.70 to 667 - 1.10 to 666 · Structure no. 000000000030084

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Road over Carey Creek is a concrete frame carrying Carter Road over Carey Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCarter Road
CrossesCarey Creek
Location0.70 to 667 - 1.10 to 666
RouteCounty Highway 699
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.17578, -78.54167
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2020)
Projected traffic76 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

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 Carter Road over Carey Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Road over Carey 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Carter Road over Carey Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Carter Road over Carey Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Road over Carey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.