US Bridges

Dennisville Road over West Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.57 FR 613 & 1.25 to 689 · Structure no. 000000000001246

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dennisville Road over West Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dennisville Road over West Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 715 by 2045. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesDennisville Road
CrossesWest Creek
Location0.57 FR 613 & 1.25 to 689
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.25579, -77.98115
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2022)
Projected traffic715 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Dennisville Road over West Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dennisville Road over West 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Dennisville Road over West Creek carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dennisville Road over West Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dennisville Road over West Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.