US Bridges

Mission Church RD over Black Creek

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.30 MI to Route 603 · Structure no. 000000000017809

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
203
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mission Church RD over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mission Church RD over Black Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 63 years old, older 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 203 vehicles a day, projected to reach 230 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMission Church RD
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.30 MI to Route 603
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.79954, -76.94795
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mission Church RD over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Mission Church RD over Black 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mission Church RD over Black Creek carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Mission Church RD over Black Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mission Church RD over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.