US Bridges

Breaks Park Road over Bartlick Creek

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 5.8 to BUCH.CO;2.9 to R83 · Structure no. 000000000005810

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
59 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
753
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Breaks Park Road over Bartlick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Breaks Park Road over Bartlick Creek in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 753 vehicles a day, projected to reach 840 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 km).

Location

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CarriesBreaks Park Road
CrossesBartlick Creek
Location5.8 to BUCH.CO;2.9 to R83
RouteState Highway 80
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.24072, -82.28213
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 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 traffic753 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123 mi (198 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 Breaks Park Road over Bartlick Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Breaks Park Road over Bartlick 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Breaks Park Road over Bartlick Creek carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Breaks Park Road over Bartlick Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Breaks Park Road over Bartlick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.