US Bridges

Payne Creek Rd. over Payne Creek

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.35-RT 632 / 1.25-RT 60 · Structure no. 000000000025403

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Payne Creek Rd. over Payne Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Payne Creek Rd. over Payne Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 147 vehicles a day, projected to reach 226 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPayne Creek Rd.
CrossesPayne Creek
Location0.35-RT 632 / 1.25-RT 60
RouteCounty Highway 628
Coordinates37.48508, -78.38993
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating64 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2018)
Projected traffic226 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Payne Creek Rd. over Payne Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Payne Creek Rd. over Payne 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Payne Creek Rd. over Payne Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Payne Creek Rd. over Payne Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Payne Creek Rd. over Payne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.