US Bridges

Zilles Road over Butterwood Creek

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.70 FR 40 & 2.50 to 642 · Structure no. 000000000006067

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zilles Road over Butterwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Zilles Road over Butterwood Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 363 vehicles a day, projected to reach 544 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesZilles Road
CrossesButterwood Creek
Location0.70 FR 40 & 2.50 to 642
RouteCounty Highway 643
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.08577, -77.8588
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic363 (2020)
Projected traffic544 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Zilles Road over Butterwood Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zilles Road over Butterwood 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Zilles Road over Butterwood Creek carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Zilles Road over Butterwood Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Zilles Road over Butterwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.