US Bridges

Paradise Rd. over Ducker Creek

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 1.47-RT.608 / 0.74-RT.609 · Structure no. 000000000031539

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
159
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paradise Rd. over Ducker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paradise Rd. over Ducker Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 159 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesParadise Rd.
CrossesDucker Creek
Location1.47-RT.608 / 0.74-RT.609
RouteCounty Highway 725
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.36427, -78.53701
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating103 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic159 (2018)
Projected traffic180 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Paradise Rd. over Ducker Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paradise Rd. over Ducker 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Paradise Rd. over Ducker Creek carry?

About 159 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Paradise Rd. over Ducker Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Paradise Rd. over Ducker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.