US Bridges

Diana Mill Rd. over Sharps Creek

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 1.80-RT.652/1.65-RT.671 · Structure no. 000000000004052

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diana Mill Rd. over Sharps Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Diana Mill Rd. over Sharps Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDiana Mill Rd.
CrossesSharps Creek
Location1.80-RT.652/1.65-RT.671
RouteCounty Highway 611
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.69766, -78.42976
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2021)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Diana Mill Rd. over Sharps Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diana Mill Rd. over Sharps 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Diana Mill Rd. over Sharps Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Diana Mill Rd. over Sharps Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.4 m).

Who owns Diana Mill Rd. over Sharps Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.