US Bridges

Hickory Creek Road over North Fork Hickory Creek

Fair

Louisa County, Virginia · 1.50 from 679&1.00 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000011546

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
271
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Creek Road over North Fork Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hickory Creek Road over North Fork Hickory Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 412 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesHickory Creek Road
CrossesNorth Fork Hickory Creek
Location1.50 from 679&1.00 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 692
Coordinates38.10873, -78.04943
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic271 (2019)
Projected traffic412 by 2042
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 Hickory Creek Road over North Fork Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Creek Road over North Fork Hickory 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory Creek Road over North Fork Hickory Creek carry?

About 271 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Hickory Creek Road over North Fork Hickory Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hickory Creek Road over North Fork Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.