Blue Star Highway over Rowanty Creek

Fair Condition68 years old2,189 vehicles/day

Location

StateVirginia
CountySussex
Location3.2 Mi Fr Route 40
CarriesBlue Star Highway
CrossesRowanty Creek
Coordinates36.99203, -77.39277

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length237.9 ft (72.5 m)
Max Span65.0 ft (19.8 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area732.2 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1958

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,189 (2022)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection124
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000018287

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