US Bridges

Black Creek Road over Black Creek

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 2.50 Mi. to Int. Rte. 626 · Structure no. 000000000017815

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
755
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Creek Road over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Black Creek Road over Black Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 755 vehicles a day, projected to reach 941 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Creek Road
CrossesBlack Creek
Location2.50 Mi. to Int. Rte. 626
RouteCounty Highway 635
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.78978, -76.89433
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic755 (2022)
Projected traffic941 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$287 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Creek Road over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Creek Road over Black 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Black Creek Road over Black Creek carry?

About 755 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Black Creek Road over Black Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Black Creek Road over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.