US Bridges

Old Tower Hill Rd. over Hatcher Creek

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.84-RT.669 / 0.56-RT.760 · Structure no. 000000000004107

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tower Hill Rd. over Hatcher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Tower Hill Rd. over Hatcher Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 146 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Tower Hill Rd.
CrossesHatcher Creek
Location0.84-RT.669 / 0.56-RT.760
RouteCounty Highway 668
Coordinates37.56519, -78.37652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic146 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Old Tower Hill Rd. over Hatcher Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Tower Hill Rd. over Hatcher Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Old Tower Hill Rd. over Hatcher Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Old Tower Hill Rd. over Hatcher Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Old Tower Hill Rd. over Hatcher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.