Dillard Hill Road over Little Piney River
FairPosted for loadAmherst County, Virginia · 1.50-RT.630 / 0.20-RT.629 · Structure no. 000000000001534
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dillard Hill Road over Little Piney River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dillard Hill Road over Little Piney River in Amherst County, Virginia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 93 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 153 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dillard Hill Road over Little Piney River built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is Dillard Hill Road over Little Piney River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Dillard Hill Road over Little Piney River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Dillard Hill Road over Little Piney River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dillard Hill Road over Little Piney River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.