US Bridges

Harrisons Road over Nibbs Creek

Good

Amelia County, Virginia · 0.69 FR 624 & 1.11 to 639 · Structure no. 000000000001293

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrisons Road over Nibbs Creek is a steel culvert carrying Harrisons Road over Nibbs Creek in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 54 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 479 vehicles a day, projected to reach 544 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHarrisons Road
CrossesNibbs Creek
Location0.69 FR 624 & 1.11 to 639
RouteCounty Highway 687
Coordinates37.34095, -78.03132
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2018)
Projected traffic544 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Harrisons Road over Nibbs Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Harrisons Road over Nibbs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Harrisons Road over Nibbs Creek carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Harrisons Road over Nibbs Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.6 m).

Who owns Harrisons Road over Nibbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.