US Bridges

Dante Mtn. Road over Trammel Creek @ Trammel

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 10.8 to R83;3.8 to Rus.Co · Structure no. 000000000005785

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,161
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dante Mtn. Road over Trammel Creek @ Trammel is a concrete culvert carrying Dante Mtn. Road over Trammel Creek @ Trammel in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,161 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,295 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesDante Mtn. Road
CrossesTrammel Creek @ Trammel
Location10.8 to R83;3.8 to Rus.Co
RouteState Highway 63
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.01494, -82.29443
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,161 (2022)
Projected traffic1,295 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Dante Mtn. Road over Trammel Creek @ Trammel built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dante Mtn. Road over Trammel Creek @ Trammel 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dante Mtn. Road over Trammel Creek @ Trammel carry?

About 1,161 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dante Mtn. Road over Trammel Creek @ Trammel?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Dante Mtn. Road over Trammel Creek @ Trammel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.