US Bridges

Patrick Henry HWY over S Br Nibbs Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · .63 FR 624 & .87 to 360 B · Structure no. 000000000001229

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
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 culvert carrying Patrick Henry HWY over S Br Nibbs Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 6,895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,067 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPatrick Henry HWY
CrossesS Br Nibbs Creek
Location.63 FR 624 & .87 to 360 B
RouteU.S. Route 360
Coordinates37.33493, -78.00967
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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 October 2024.

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 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Patrick Henry HWY over S Br Nibbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.