US Bridges

Squirrel Level RD over Hatchers Run

FairPosted for load

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.14 FR 670 & 0.65 to 674 · Structure no. 000000000006025

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
358
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Squirrel Level RD over Hatchers Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Squirrel Level RD over Hatchers Run in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 358 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSquirrel Level RD
CrossesHatchers Run
Location0.14 FR 670 & 0.65 to 674
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.12339, -77.47872
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic358 (2022)
Projected traffic379 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$108 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Squirrel Level RD over Hatchers Run built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Squirrel Level RD over Hatchers Run 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 2024.

How much traffic does Squirrel Level RD over Hatchers Run carry?

About 358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Squirrel Level RD over Hatchers Run?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Squirrel Level RD over Hatchers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.