US Bridges

Rocky Bump Road over Hurricane Branch

FairPosted for load

Nottoway County, Virginia · .45 Ecl Black & .6 to 40 · Structure no. 000000000012901

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
328
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Bump Road over Hurricane Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rocky Bump Road over Hurricane Branch in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 59 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 328 vehicles a day, projected to reach 446 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Bump Road
CrossesHurricane Branch
Location.45 Ecl Black & .6 to 40
RouteCounty Highway 668
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.07508, -77.98337
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic328 (2017)
Projected traffic446 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$750 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Bump Road over Hurricane Branch built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rocky Bump Road over Hurricane Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rocky Bump Road over Hurricane Branch carry?

About 328 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Rocky Bump Road over Hurricane Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Bump Road over Hurricane Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.