US Bridges

Adams Grove Road over Three Creek

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 2.27 to 612 0.50 to 58 · Structure no. 000000000017786

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
182
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Grove Road over Three Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Adams Grove Road over Three Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2045. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesAdams Grove Road
CrossesThree Creek
Location2.27 to 612 0.50 to 58
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69524, -77.38707
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2018)
Projected traffic280 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Adams Grove Road over Three Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Grove Road over Three Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Adams Grove Road over Three Creek carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Adams Grove Road over Three Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Grove Road over Three Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.