South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek
GoodPetersburg city, Virginia · .79 FR Rives .11 to Wagnr · Structure no. 000000000023315
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,584
- 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 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 9,584 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,686 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek carry?
About 9,584 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns South Crater Road over Branch Blackwater Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.