US Bridges

Fortsville Road over Three Creek

Fair

Southampton County, Virginia · 0.30 MI to Int. Rte. 652 · Structure no. 000000000017851

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
516
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortsville Road over Three Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Fortsville Road over Three Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 516 vehicles a day, projected to reach 795 by 2045. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesFortsville Road
CrossesThree Creek
Location0.30 MI to Int. Rte. 652
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountySouthampton County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.72258, -77.30769
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic516 (2018)
Projected traffic795 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Fortsville Road over Three Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortsville 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Fortsville Road over Three Creek carry?

About 516 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Fortsville Road over Three Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fortsville Road over Three Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.