US Bridges

Dutch Creek Lane over Dutch Creek

Fair

Nelson County, Virginia · 0.80-DEAD END/2.28-RT.640 · Structure no. 000000000012525

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
87
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Creek Lane over Dutch Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dutch Creek Lane over Dutch Creek in Nelson County, Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch Creek Lane
CrossesDutch Creek
Location0.80-DEAD END/2.28-RT.640
RouteCounty Highway 641
CountyNelson County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.76317, -78.82606
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 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 traffic87 (2017)
Projected traffic126 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dutch Creek Lane over Dutch Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Creek Lane over Dutch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dutch Creek Lane over Dutch Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Dutch Creek Lane over Dutch Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Dutch Creek Lane over Dutch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.