US Bridges

Hickory Creek Road over South Fork Hickory Creek

Good

Louisa County, Virginia · 1.30 from 679&1.20 to 620 · Structure no. 000000000011547

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
271
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Creek Road over South Fork Hickory Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hickory Creek Road over South Fork Hickory Creek in Louisa County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 271 vehicles a day, projected to reach 412 by 2045. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHickory Creek Road
CrossesSouth Fork Hickory Creek
Location1.30 from 679&1.20 to 620
RouteCounty Highway 692
Coordinates38.10565, -78.04973
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic271 (2019)
Projected traffic412 by 2045
Trucks0%
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 Hickory Creek Road over South Fork Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Creek Road over South Fork Hickory 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 July 2023.

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

About 271 vehicles per day (2019 count).

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

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Creek Road over South Fork Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.