US Bridges

Dixie Hill Rd. over Horsepen Creek

Fair

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.35-RT.790 / 0.61-RT.60 · Structure no. 000000000004083

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
324
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dixie Hill Rd. over Horsepen Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dixie Hill Rd. over Horsepen Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 361 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDixie Hill Rd.
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location0.35-RT.790 / 0.61-RT.60
RouteCounty Highway 638
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.54411, -78.56203
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2022)
Projected traffic361 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Dixie Hill Rd. over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dixie Hill Rd. over Horsepen 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Dixie Hill Rd. over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dixie Hill Rd. over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dixie Hill Rd. over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.