US Bridges

Cameron Church RD over Opossum Creek

PoorPosted for load

Scott County, Virginia · .70M to 632 & .05M to 713 · Structure no. 000000000016736

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cameron Church RD over Opossum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cameron Church RD over Opossum Creek in Scott 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCameron Church RD
CrossesOpossum Creek
Location.70M to 632 & .05M to 713
RouteCounty Highway 637
CountyScott County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.59561, -82.65513
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating4 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic23 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$101 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cameron Church RD over Opossum Creek built?

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

What condition is Cameron Church RD over Opossum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Cameron Church RD over Opossum Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cameron Church RD over Opossum Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cameron Church RD over Opossum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.