US Bridges

Oak Hill Road over Rock Point Creek

Fair

Cumberland County, Virginia · 2.27 to 633 / 1.98 to 628 · Structure no. 000000000005750

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Hill Road over Rock Point Creek is a concrete slab carrying Oak Hill Road over Rock Point Creek in Cumberland 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 6 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 56 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesOak Hill Road
CrossesRock Point Creek
Location2.27 to 633 / 1.98 to 628
RouteCounty Highway 629
CountyCumberland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.50676, -78.30857
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2017)
Projected traffic65 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$375 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Hill Road over Rock Point Creek built?

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

What condition is Oak Hill Road over Rock Point 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 2023.

How much traffic does Oak Hill Road over Rock Point Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Oak Hill Road over Rock Point Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Hill Road over Rock Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.