US Bridges

South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek

Fair

Petersburg city, Virginia · .27 FR Park .6 to 301 Alt · Structure no. 000000000023314

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20,129
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek in Petersburg city, Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 20,129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22,444 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Crater Road
CrossesBranch Blackwater Creek
Location.27 FR Park .6 to 301 Alt
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyPetersburg city
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1976, -77.37669
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,129 (2022)
Projected traffic22,444 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater 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 South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek carry?

About 20,129 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.