US Bridges

Dyke Road over Parker Branch

Good

Greene County, Virginia · .20 from 631 &1.06 to 626 · Structure no. 000000000025555

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,422
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dyke Road over Parker Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dyke Road over Parker Branch in Greene County, Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 1,422 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,962 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDyke Road
CrossesParker Branch
Location.20 from 631 &1.06 to 626
RouteCounty Highway 810
Coordinates38.28546, -78.51341
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,422 (2022)
Projected traffic1,962 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Dyke Road over Parker Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dyke Road over Parker Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dyke Road over Parker Branch carry?

About 1,422 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dyke Road over Parker Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Dyke Road over Parker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.