US Bridges

Dutchtown Road over Flat Creek

Good

Nottoway County, Virginia · 1.22 FR 360 & 3.5 to 629 · Structure no. 000000000012880

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
581
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutchtown Road over Flat Creek is a steel culvert carrying Dutchtown Road over Flat Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 581 vehicles a day, projected to reach 729 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDutchtown Road
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.22 FR 360 & 3.5 to 629
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.21269, -78.20177
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 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 traffic581 (2022)
Projected traffic729 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$125 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutchtown Road over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutchtown Road over Flat 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 2024.

How much traffic does Dutchtown Road over Flat Creek carry?

About 581 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dutchtown Road over Flat Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Dutchtown Road over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.