US Bridges

Dorrel Rd. over Herring Creek

Fair

King William County, Virginia · 0.9M RTE 608-0.8 RTE 600 · Structure no. 000000000010670

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
171
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dorrel Rd. over Herring Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dorrel Rd. over Herring Creek in King William County, Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 171 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 191 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesDorrel Rd.
CrossesHerring Creek
Location0.9M RTE 608-0.8 RTE 600
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyKing William County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84966, -77.19163
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic171 (2022)
Projected traffic191 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Dorrel Rd. over Herring Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dorrel Rd. over Herring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dorrel Rd. over Herring Creek carry?

About 171 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Dorrel Rd. over Herring Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Dorrel Rd. over Herring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.