US Bridges

Bunker Hill Road over Dawson Creek

Fair

Amelia County, Virginia · 3.14 FR 618 & 0.71 to 650 · Structure no. 000000000001252

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunker Hill Road over Dawson Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bunker Hill Road over Dawson Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 129 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBunker Hill Road
CrossesDawson Creek
Location3.14 FR 618 & 0.71 to 650
RouteCounty Highway 619
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.37996, -78.22207
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2018)
Projected traffic129 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$44 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bunker Hill Road over Dawson Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunker Hill Road over Dawson 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 2024.

How much traffic does Bunker Hill Road over Dawson Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Bunker Hill Road over Dawson Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns Bunker Hill Road over Dawson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.