US Bridges

River Road West over Dover Creek

Fair

Goochland County, Virginia · 0.60 FR 644 & 1.18 to 676 · Structure no. 000000000008566

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,394
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road West over Dover Creek is a concrete culvert carrying River Road West over Dover Creek in Goochland County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5,394 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,014 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road West
CrossesDover Creek
Location0.60 FR 644 & 1.18 to 676
RouteState Highway 6
CountyGoochland County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.61441, -77.74496
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,394 (2022)
Projected traffic6,014 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 River Road West over Dover Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road West over Dover 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does River Road West over Dover Creek carry?

About 5,394 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Road West over Dover Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns River Road West over Dover Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.