US Bridges

Namozine Road over Whipponock Creek

Fair

Dinwiddie County, Virginia · 0.47 FR 757 & 0.31 to 739 · Structure no. 000000000006109

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,104
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Namozine Road over Whipponock Creek is a steel culvert carrying Namozine Road over Whipponock 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 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 1,104 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,231 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNamozine Road
CrossesWhipponock Creek
Location0.47 FR 757 & 0.31 to 739
RouteCounty Highway 708
Coordinates37.22021, -77.62645
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,104 (2022)
Projected traffic1,231 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$140 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Namozine Road over Whipponock Creek built?

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

What condition is Namozine Road over Whipponock 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Namozine Road over Whipponock Creek carry?

About 1,104 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Namozine Road over Whipponock Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Namozine Road over Whipponock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.