US Bridges

Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 1.69 to 640 & 1.10 to 643 · Structure no. 000000000009477

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,020
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek in Hanover County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,020 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,482 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStudley Road
CrossesTotopotomoy Creek
Location1.69 to 640 & 1.10 to 643
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.65816, -77.35346
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,020 (2022)
Projected traffic4,482 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 Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Studley Road over Totopotomoy 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek carry?

About 4,020 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns Studley Road over Totopotomoy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.