US Bridges

Saw Mill Road over Horsepen Creek

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 0.90-RT.15/1.50-RT.608 · Structure no. 000000000031647

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
285
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saw Mill Road over Horsepen Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Saw Mill Road over Horsepen Creek in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 285 vehicles a day, projected to reach 341 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSaw Mill Road
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location0.90-RT.15/1.50-RT.608
RouteCounty Highway 683
CountyBuckingham County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.34455, -78.49078
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.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic285 (2018)
Projected traffic341 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 Saw Mill Road over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saw Mill Road over Horsepen 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Saw Mill Road over Horsepen Creek carry?

About 285 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Saw Mill Road over Horsepen Creek?

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

Who owns Saw Mill Road over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.