US Bridges

Is 95 Sbl over Rowanty Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.30 MI FR Prince George · Structure no. 000000000018252

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,291
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 Sbl over Rowanty Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Sbl over Rowanty Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 67 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 20,291 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,465 by 2045. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesIs 95 Sbl
CrossesRowanty Creek
Location0.30 MI FR Prince George
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates36.99202, -77.39257
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,291 (2022)
Projected traffic25,465 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Is 95 Sbl over Rowanty Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Is 95 Sbl over Rowanty 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Is 95 Sbl over Rowanty Creek carry?

About 20,291 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Sbl over Rowanty Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Sbl over Rowanty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.