US Bridges

DILLONSFORKRD/609 over Branch of Rangeley Creek

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.01-RTE761; 1.89-RTE774 · Structure no. 000000000010105

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,109
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

DILLONSFORKRD/609 over Branch of Rangeley Creek is a steel culvert carrying DILLONSFORKRD/609 over Branch of Rangeley Creek in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,109 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,352 by 2045. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesDILLONSFORKRD/609
CrossesBranch of Rangeley Creek
Location0.01-RTE761; 1.89-RTE774
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69494, -79.9723
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,109 (2022)
Projected traffic2,352 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$198.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was DILLONSFORKRD/609 over Branch of Rangeley Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is DILLONSFORKRD/609 over Branch of Rangeley 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does DILLONSFORKRD/609 over Branch of Rangeley Creek carry?

About 2,109 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is DILLONSFORKRD/609 over Branch of Rangeley Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns DILLONSFORKRD/609 over Branch of Rangeley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.