US Bridges

Brandy Pond Road over Three Creek

GoodPosted for load

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.00 to 652 / 1.00 to 612 · Structure no. 000000000017843

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brandy Pond Road over Three Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Brandy Pond Road over Three Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 229 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2042. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBrandy Pond Road
CrossesThree Creek
Location1.00 to 652 / 1.00 to 612
RouteCounty Highway 655
Coordinates36.73571, -77.22789
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2018)
Projected traffic260 by 2042
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 Brandy Pond Road over Three Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brandy Pond Road over Three 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Brandy Pond Road over Three Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Brandy Pond Road over Three Creek?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Brandy Pond Road over Three Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.