US Bridges

Devil Bottom Rd. over Browns Creek

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Lancaster County, Virginia · 1.3M RTE673-1.6M RTE604 · Structure no. 000000000027897

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
237
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Devil Bottom Rd. over Browns Creek is a concrete slab carrying Devil Bottom Rd. over Browns Creek in Lancaster County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 237 vehicles a day, projected to reach 356 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDevil Bottom Rd.
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location1.3M RTE673-1.6M RTE604
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountyLancaster County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74359, -76.43708
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic237 (2020)
Projected traffic356 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Devil Bottom Rd. over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Devil Bottom Rd. over Browns Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Devil Bottom Rd. over Browns Creek carry?

About 237 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Devil Bottom Rd. over Browns Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Devil Bottom Rd. over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.