US Bridges

Loco School Road over Raccoon Creek

Fair

Sussex County, Virginia · 0.60 FR 644 / 3.10 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000018366

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loco School Road over Raccoon Creek is a other culvert carrying Loco School Road over Raccoon Creek in Sussex County, Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 88 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLoco School Road
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.60 FR 644 / 3.10 to 642
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountySussex County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83472, -77.35424
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2014)
Projected traffic88 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Loco School Road over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loco School Road over Raccoon 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Loco School Road over Raccoon Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Loco School Road over Raccoon Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m).

Who owns Loco School Road over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.