US Bridges

Is 95 Nbl over Rowanty Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 3.20 MI FR Int RTE 40 · Structure no. 000000000018260

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
237 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,071
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Is 95 Nbl over Rowanty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Is 95 Nbl over Rowanty Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 20,071 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,650 by 2045. The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIs 95 Nbl
CrossesRowanty Creek
Location3.20 MI FR Int RTE 40
RouteInterstate 95
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.99187, -77.39185
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating64 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.3 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 traffic20,071 (2022)
Projected traffic24,650 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Nbl over Rowanty Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Is 95 Nbl 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 Nbl over Rowanty Creek carry?

About 20,071 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Is 95 Nbl over Rowanty Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Is 95 Nbl over Rowanty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.