US Bridges

Arvon Road over Hunt Creek

Poor

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.685/0.60-RT.672 · Structure no. 000000000004114

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
479
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arvon Road over Hunt Creek is a steel culvert carrying Arvon Road over Hunt Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 479 vehicles a day, projected to reach 534 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesArvon Road
CrossesHunt Creek
Location0.10-RT.685/0.60-RT.672
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.68789, -78.34968
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic479 (2022)
Projected traffic534 by 2045
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$585 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Arvon Road over Hunt Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arvon Road over Hunt Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Arvon Road over Hunt Creek carry?

About 479 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Arvon Road over Hunt Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m).

Who owns Arvon Road over Hunt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.