US Bridges

Rocky Ford Road over Tanyard Creek

Fair

Hanover County, Virginia · 1.0 to 680 & 0.80 to 715 · Structure no. 000000000009584

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford Road over Tanyard Creek is a steel culvert carrying Rocky Ford Road over Tanyard Creek in Hanover 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 5 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 625 vehicles a day, projected to reach 887 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford Road
CrossesTanyard Creek
Location1.0 to 680 & 0.80 to 715
RouteCounty Highway 733
CountyHanover County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.88557, -77.69263
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2020)
Projected traffic887 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$25 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford Road over Tanyard Creek built?

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

What condition is Rocky Ford Road over Tanyard 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford Road over Tanyard Creek carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Rocky Ford Road over Tanyard Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.2 m).

Who owns Rocky Ford Road over Tanyard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.