Dutton Road over Harpers Creek
GoodGloucester County, Virginia · 5.0M MATHEWS-7.0M RTE17 · Structure no. 000000000008533
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,697
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dutton Road over Harpers Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dutton Road over Harpers Creek in Gloucester County, Virginia. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 84 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,697 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,803 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dutton Road over Harpers Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is Dutton Road over Harpers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Dutton Road over Harpers Creek carry?
About 2,697 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dutton Road over Harpers Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Dutton Road over Harpers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.