US Bridges

Dog Creek Road over Dog Creek

Fair

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.40-RT 40 / 1.15-RT 881 · Structure no. 000000000004200

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
247
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dog Creek Road over Dog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dog Creek Road over Dog Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 247 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDog Creek Road
CrossesDog Creek
Location0.40-RT 40 / 1.15-RT 881
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.0492, -78.92594
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic247 (2022)
Projected traffic275 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Dog Creek Road over Dog Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dog Creek Road over Dog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Dog Creek Road over Dog Creek carry?

About 247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dog Creek Road over Dog Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Dog Creek Road over Dog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.