US Bridges

Dillons Fork RD609 over RTE 220

Fair

Henry County, Virginia · 0.55 Rt 683; 0.40 Rt 812 · Structure no. 000000000010108

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,756
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dillons Fork RD609 over RTE 220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dillons Fork RD609 over RTE 220 in Henry County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,756 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,529 by 2042. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDillons Fork RD609
CrossesRTE 220
Location0.55 Rt 683; 0.40 Rt 812
RouteCounty Highway 609
CountyHenry County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.69533, -79.9537
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,756 (2022)
Projected traffic7,529 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dillons Fork RD609 over RTE 220 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dillons Fork RD609 over RTE 220 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Dillons Fork RD609 over RTE 220 carry?

About 5,756 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dillons Fork RD609 over RTE 220?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Dillons Fork RD609 over RTE 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.