US Bridges

Hendricks Mill RD over Poplar Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · .08 Meckl CO 2. to 660 · Structure no. 000000000003774

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,819
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hendricks Mill RD over Poplar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hendricks Mill RD over Poplar Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,819 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2045. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesHendricks Mill RD
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location.08 Meckl CO 2. to 660
RouteCounty Highway 903
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.56997, -78.04234
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,819 (2022)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$220 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hendricks Mill RD over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hendricks Mill RD over Poplar 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Hendricks Mill RD over Poplar Creek carry?

About 1,819 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hendricks Mill RD over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hendricks Mill RD over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.