US Bridges

Font Hill Rd. over Presley Creek

Good

Northumberland County, Virginia · 1.9M RTE630-0.5M RTE636 · Structure no. 000000000012783

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
211
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Font Hill Rd. over Presley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Font Hill Rd. over Presley Creek in Northumberland County, Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 211 vehicles a day, projected to reach 316 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFont Hill Rd.
CrossesPresley Creek
Location1.9M RTE630-0.5M RTE636
RouteCounty Highway 629
Coordinates37.93761, -76.41359
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic211 (2020)
Projected traffic316 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Font Hill Rd. over Presley Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Font Hill Rd. over Presley 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Font Hill Rd. over Presley Creek carry?

About 211 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Font Hill Rd. over Presley Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Font Hill Rd. over Presley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.