US Bridges

Paynes Mill Road over Oliver Creek

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 0.55 FR 633 / 1.60 to 634 · Structure no. 000000000007678

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paynes Mill Road over Oliver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Paynes Mill Road over Oliver Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 737 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 979 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPaynes Mill Road
CrossesOliver Creek
Location0.55 FR 633 / 1.60 to 634
RouteCounty Highway 600
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.9554, -78.28706
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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic737 (2022)
Projected traffic979 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Paynes Mill Road over Oliver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paynes Mill Road over Oliver 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Paynes Mill Road over Oliver Creek carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Paynes Mill Road over Oliver Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Paynes Mill Road over Oliver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.