US Bridges

Epsons Road over Hill Creek

FairPosted for load

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.80-RT.638 / 0.63-RT 728 · Structure no. 000000000004237

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Epsons Road over Hill Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Epsons Road over Hill Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEpsons Road
CrossesHill Creek
Location0.80-RT.638 / 0.63-RT 728
RouteCounty Highway 633
CountyCampbell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07093, -79.08491
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$687 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Epsons Road over Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Epsons Road over Hill 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 Epsons Road over Hill Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Epsons Road over Hill Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Epsons Road over Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.