US Bridges

Bagby RD over Doctors Creek

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 2.1M RTE627-0.1M RTE643 · Structure no. 000000000004480

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bagby RD over Doctors Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bagby RD over Doctors Creek in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, younger 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 85 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBagby RD
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location2.1M RTE627-0.1M RTE643
RouteCounty Highway 644
CountyCaroline County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.95373, -77.23317
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2019)
Projected traffic96 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bagby RD over Doctors Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bagby RD over Doctors 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bagby RD over Doctors Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Bagby RD over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Bagby RD over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.