US Bridges

Hixburg Road over Crane Creek

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.95-RT 600/0.05-PR Ed CO · Structure no. 000000000026248

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
106
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hixburg Road over Crane Creek is a concrete frame carrying Hixburg Road over Crane Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 106 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesHixburg Road
CrossesCrane Creek
Location0.95-RT 600/0.05-PR Ed CO
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31482, -78.63322
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic106 (2020)
Projected traffic119 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Hixburg Road over Crane Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hixburg Road over Crane 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hixburg Road over Crane Creek carry?

About 106 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Hixburg Road over Crane Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hixburg Road over Crane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.