Blue Star Highway over Rowanty Creek
FairSussex County, Virginia · 3.2 MI FR Route 40 · Structure no. 000000000018287
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 238 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,189
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Blue Star Highway over Rowanty Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Star Highway over Rowanty Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1958, 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 5 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 2,189 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,441 by 2042. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Blue Star Highway over Rowanty Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Blue Star Highway 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Blue Star Highway over Rowanty Creek carry?
About 2,189 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Blue Star Highway 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 33 ft wide.
Who owns Blue Star Highway over Rowanty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.