US Bridges

Dickenson HWY over Georges Fork Creek

Fair

Dickenson County, Virginia · 0.13 FR 621 - 1.18 to 624 · Structure no. 000000000005814

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,609
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickenson HWY over Georges Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dickenson HWY over Georges Fork Creek in Dickenson County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5,609 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,254 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesDickenson HWY
CrossesGeorges Fork Creek
Location0.13 FR 621 - 1.18 to 624
RouteState Highway 83
CountyDickenson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.14883, -82.49143
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,609 (2022)
Projected traffic6,254 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Dickenson HWY over Georges Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickenson HWY over Georges Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dickenson HWY over Georges Fork Creek carry?

About 5,609 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dickenson HWY over Georges Fork Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Dickenson HWY over Georges Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.