US Bridges

Patrick Henry HWY over S Br Nibbs Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.62 FR 624 & 0.88 to 360 · Structure no. 000000000001223

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,895
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Patrick Henry HWY over S Br Nibbs Creek is a concrete slab carrying Patrick Henry HWY over S Br Nibbs Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 95 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 6,895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,067 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPatrick Henry HWY
CrossesS Br Nibbs Creek
Location0.62 FR 624 & 0.88 to 360
RouteU.S. Route 360
Coordinates37.33521, -78.00961
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,895 (2022)
Projected traffic10,067 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$240 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Patrick Henry HWY over S Br Nibbs Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is Patrick Henry HWY over S Br Nibbs 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Patrick Henry HWY over S Br Nibbs Creek carry?

About 6,895 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Patrick Henry HWY over S Br Nibbs Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Patrick Henry HWY over S Br Nibbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.