US Bridges

Dearborne Road over Troublesome Creek

Good

Campbell County, Virginia · 0.10-RT.693/0.60-RT.709 · Structure no. 000000000030774

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
348
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dearborne Road over Troublesome Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dearborne Road over Troublesome Creek in Campbell County, Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 348 vehicles a day, projected to reach 358 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDearborne Road
CrossesTroublesome Creek
Location0.10-RT.693/0.60-RT.709
RouteCounty Highway 696
Coordinates37.20485, -79.23827
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic348 (2019)
Projected traffic358 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dearborne Road over Troublesome Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dearborne Road over Troublesome 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Dearborne Road over Troublesome Creek carry?

About 348 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Dearborne Road over Troublesome Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Dearborne Road over Troublesome Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.