US Bridges

Wheelers Pond Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek

Good

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.89 FR 611 & 1.61 to 613 · Structure no. 000000000006069

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
681
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wheelers Pond Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek is a steel culvert carrying Wheelers Pond Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 681 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 759 by 2045. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesWheelers Pond Road
CrossesChamberlains Bed Creek
Location0.89 FR 611 & 1.61 to 613
RouteCounty Highway 645
Coordinates37.11724, -77.6271
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2022)
Projected traffic759 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wheelers Pond Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wheelers Pond Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Wheelers Pond Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wheelers Pond Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Wheelers Pond Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.