US Bridges

Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River

Good

Highland County, Virginia · 0.09 Rt 622 - 0.04 Rt 624 · Structure no. 000000000010342

Built
1979
46 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
129
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River is a concrete slab carrying Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1979 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 46 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 133 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesDoe Hill Road
CrossesTrib Bullpasture River
Location0.09 Rt 622 - 0.04 Rt 624
RouteCounty Highway 654
Coordinates38.43121, -79.44524
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic129 (2022)
Projected traffic133 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$65 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.