Sutherland Road over Whipponock Creek
PoorPosted for loadDinwiddie County, Virginia · 1.59 FR 611 & 1.69 to 750 · Structure no. 000000000006048
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 814
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sutherland Road over Whipponock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sutherland Road over Whipponock Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 814 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,053 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sutherland Road over Whipponock Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sutherland Road over Whipponock Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Sutherland Road over Whipponock Creek carry?
About 814 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sutherland Road over Whipponock Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sutherland Road over Whipponock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.