US Bridges

Strawberry HILL637 over Big Ivy Creek

Good

Patrick County, Virginia · 0.10 Rt 610; 0.90 Rt 639 · Structure no. 000000000013295

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strawberry HILL637 over Big Ivy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Strawberry HILL637 over Big Ivy Creek in Patrick County, Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesStrawberry HILL637
CrossesBig Ivy Creek
Location0.10 Rt 610; 0.90 Rt 639
RouteCounty Highway 637
Coordinates36.6896, -80.35585
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic35 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Strawberry HILL637 over Big Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strawberry HILL637 over Big Ivy 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 2023.

How much traffic does Strawberry HILL637 over Big Ivy Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Strawberry HILL637 over Big Ivy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Strawberry HILL637 over Big Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.