US Bridges

River Road over Branch of Appomattox Riv

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.21 FR 632 & 0.67 to 718 · Structure no. 000000000006008

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,469
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Branch of Appomattox Riv is a concrete culvert carrying River Road over Branch of Appomattox Riv in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,469 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,638 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesBranch of Appomattox Riv
Location0.21 FR 632 & 0.67 to 718
RouteCounty Highway 601
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21322, -77.51549
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,469 (2022)
Projected traffic1,638 by 2045
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Branch of Appomattox Riv built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Branch of Appomattox Riv 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 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Branch of Appomattox Riv carry?

About 1,469 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Branch of Appomattox Riv?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns River Road over Branch of Appomattox Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.