US Bridges

Lambs Church Road over Hills Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 1.45-RT 696 / 3.15-RT 699 · Structure no. 000000000030606

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
194
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambs Church Road over Hills Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lambs Church Road over Hills Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 216 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesLambs Church Road
CrossesHills Creek
Location1.45-RT 696 / 3.15-RT 699
RouteCounty Highway 701
Coordinates37.13891, -79.18882
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2022)
Projected traffic216 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Lambs Church Road over Hills Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambs Church Road over Hills 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 Lambs Church Road over Hills Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lambs Church Road over Hills Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Lambs Church Road over Hills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.