US Bridges

Hickory Fork Road over Carters Creek

Good

Gloucester County, Virginia · 1.6M RTE 17-1.0M RTE 632 · Structure no. 000000000026610

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
495 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,612
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Fork Road over Carters Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickory Fork Road over Carters Creek in Gloucester County, Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 5,612 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,257 by 2042. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesHickory Fork Road
CrossesCarters Creek
Location1.6M RTE 17-1.0M RTE 632
RouteCounty Highway 614
Coordinates37.3477, -76.54984
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,612 (2022)
Projected traffic6,257 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Fork Road over Carters Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Fork Road over Carters 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 Hickory Fork Road over Carters Creek carry?

About 5,612 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hickory Fork Road over Carters Creek?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Fork Road over Carters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.