US Bridges

Vaughan Road over Hatchers Run

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.24 FR 670 & 1.47 to 742 · Structure no. 000000000006099

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
598
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughan Road over Hatchers Run is a steel culvert carrying Vaughan Road over Hatchers Run in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 54 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 598 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 667 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughan Road
CrossesHatchers Run
Location0.24 FR 670 & 1.47 to 742
RouteCounty Highway 675
CountyDinwiddie County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.11748, -77.47244
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic598 (2022)
Projected traffic667 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$61 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vaughan Road over Hatchers Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Vaughan Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Vaughan Road over Hatchers Run carry?

About 598 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Vaughan Road over Hatchers Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Vaughan Road over Hatchers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.