US Bridges

Dabney Mill Road over INTERSTATE-85

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.29 FR RT1 & 1.41 to 758 · Structure no. 000000000006032

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
291 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dabney Mill Road over INTERSTATE-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dabney Mill Road over INTERSTATE-85 in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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.

It carries about 970 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 999 by 2042. The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesDabney Mill Road
CrossesINTERSTATE-85
Location0.29 FR RT1 & 1.41 to 758
RouteCounty Highway 613
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.1435, -77.51641
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length291 ft (88.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2022)
Projected traffic999 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dabney Mill Road over INTERSTATE-85 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dabney Mill Road over INTERSTATE-85 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dabney Mill Road over INTERSTATE-85 carry?

About 970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dabney Mill Road over INTERSTATE-85?

The structure is 291 ft (88.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Dabney Mill Road over INTERSTATE-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.