US Bridges

DICKERSONMILLRD746 over Wolf Creek

FairPosted for load

Bedford County, Virginia · 0.8 Rt 680; 0.60 Rt 691 · Structure no. 000000000002879

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
662
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

DICKERSONMILLRD746 over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying DICKERSONMILLRD746 over Wolf Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, 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 5 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 662 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDICKERSONMILLRD746
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.8 Rt 680; 0.60 Rt 691
RouteCounty Highway 746
CountyBedford County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29425, -79.60223
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic662 (2022)
Projected traffic967 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$501 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was DICKERSONMILLRD746 over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is DICKERSONMILLRD746 over Wolf Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does DICKERSONMILLRD746 over Wolf Creek carry?

About 662 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is DICKERSONMILLRD746 over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns DICKERSONMILLRD746 over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.