US Bridges

Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River

Good

Highland County, Virginia · 0.35 Rt 651 - 0.75 Rt 617 · Structure no. 000000000024714

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
364
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River is a concrete culvert carrying Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River in Highland County, Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 364 vehicles a day, projected to reach 406 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDoe Hill Road
CrossesTrib Bullpasture River
Location0.35 Rt 651 - 0.75 Rt 617
RouteCounty Highway 654
Coordinates38.35855, -79.48436
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic364 (2022)
Projected traffic406 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

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 January 2025.

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

About 364 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Doe Hill Road over Trib Bullpasture River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.