US Bridges

Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.01-RT 29 / 1.09-RT 614 · Structure no. 000000000012474

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 179 vehicles a day, projected to reach 204 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Creek Road
CrossesHickory Creek
Location0.01-RT 29 / 1.09-RT 614
RouteCounty Highway 616
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.84932, -78.75764
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2017)
Projected traffic204 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Creek Road over 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 October 2023.

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

About 179 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Hickory Creek Road over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.