US Bridges

Dutchtown Road over Ellis Fork Creek

Good

Nottoway County, Virginia · 1.60 FR 629 & 0.30 to 307 · Structure no. 000000000027832

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
253
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutchtown Road over Ellis Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dutchtown Road over Ellis Fork Creek in Nottoway County, Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 253 vehicles a day, projected to reach 282 by 2042. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesDutchtown Road
CrossesEllis Fork Creek
Location1.60 FR 629 & 0.30 to 307
RouteCounty Highway 628
CountyNottoway County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.27458, -78.18989
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.6 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic253 (2022)
Projected traffic282 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$100 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutchtown Road over Ellis Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutchtown Road over Ellis Fork 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dutchtown Road over Ellis Fork Creek carry?

About 253 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dutchtown Road over Ellis Fork Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Dutchtown Road over Ellis Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.