US Bridges

Suiter Road over Hunting Camp Creek

Fair

Bland County, Virginia · 2.0-RT646WB & .45-RT646EB · Structure no. 000000000003093

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suiter Road over Hunting Camp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Suiter Road over Hunting Camp Creek in Bland County, Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSuiter Road
CrossesHunting Camp Creek
Location2.0-RT646WB & .45-RT646EB
RouteCounty Highway 615
Coordinates37.14021, -81.16681
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic143 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Suiter Road over Hunting Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Suiter Road over Hunting Camp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Suiter Road over Hunting Camp Creek carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Suiter Road over Hunting Camp Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Suiter Road over Hunting Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.