US Bridges

Plain Dealing Road over Venable Creek

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 0.50 FR 659 / 1.30 to 601 · Structure no. 000000000007706

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
169
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plain Dealing Road over Venable Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Plain Dealing Road over Venable Creek in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 169 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2045. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPlain Dealing Road
CrossesVenable Creek
Location0.50 FR 659 / 1.30 to 601
RouteCounty Highway 630
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.85333, -78.1641
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic169 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Plain Dealing Road over Venable Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plain Dealing Road over Venable 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 2025.

How much traffic does Plain Dealing Road over Venable Creek carry?

About 169 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Plain Dealing Road over Venable Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Plain Dealing Road over Venable Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.