US Bridges

Orig. Henry RD 606 over Town Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.50 Rt 604; 0.40 Rt 605 · Structure no. 000000000010100

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
922
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orig. Henry RD 606 over Town Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Orig. Henry RD 606 over Town Creek in Henry 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 922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,028 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOrig. Henry RD 606
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.50 Rt 604; 0.40 Rt 605
RouteCounty Highway 606
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.82631, -79.99556
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic922 (2022)
Projected traffic1,028 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$5.9 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orig. Henry RD 606 over Town Creek built?

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

What condition is Orig. Henry RD 606 over Town 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Orig. Henry RD 606 over Town Creek carry?

About 922 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orig. Henry RD 606 over Town Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Orig. Henry RD 606 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.