US Bridges

Dykeland Road over Horsepen Branch

Good

Amelia County, Virginia · 2.2 FR 740 & 1.6 to 633 · Structure no. 000000000030921

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
552
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dykeland Road over Horsepen Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dykeland Road over Horsepen Branch in Amelia County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 552 vehicles a day, projected to reach 727 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDykeland Road
CrossesHorsepen Branch
Location2.2 FR 740 & 1.6 to 633
RouteCounty Highway 632
CountyAmelia County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.41132, -77.92378
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.7 US tons
Inventory rating72.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2018)
Projected traffic727 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Dykeland Road over Horsepen Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dykeland Road over Horsepen Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dykeland Road over Horsepen Branch carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Dykeland Road over Horsepen Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Dykeland Road over Horsepen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.