US Bridges

Dogwood Drive over East Fork Kent Branch

Fair

Fluvanna County, Virginia · 0.70 FR 601 / 1.29 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000007707

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dogwood Drive over East Fork Kent Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dogwood Drive over East Fork Kent Branch in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 74 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2045. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDogwood Drive
CrossesEast Fork Kent Branch
Location0.70 FR 601 / 1.29 to 629
RouteCounty Highway 631
CountyFluvanna County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88785, -78.16871
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Dogwood Drive over East Fork Kent Branch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Dogwood Drive over East Fork Kent Branch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dogwood Drive over East Fork Kent Branch carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dogwood Drive over East Fork Kent Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Dogwood Drive over East Fork Kent Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.