US Bridges

Dices Spring RD over Naked Creek

Good

Augusta County, Virginia · 0.61 Rt 11 - 0.02 Rt 992 · Structure no. 000000000002413

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dices Spring RD over Naked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dices Spring RD over Naked Creek in Augusta County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 591 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 863 by 2045. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDices Spring RD
CrossesNaked Creek
Location0.61 Rt 11 - 0.02 Rt 992
RouteCounty Highway 994
Coordinates38.30835, -78.92472
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2022)
Projected traffic863 by 2045
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dices Spring RD over Naked Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dices Spring RD over Naked 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dices Spring RD over Naked Creek carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dices Spring RD over Naked Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dices Spring RD over Naked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.