US Bridges

Dodson Road over Pine Branch

Fair

Pittsylvania County, Virginia · 1.00 to 701 - 0.27 to 713 · Structure no. 000000000013594

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodson Road over Pine Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Dodson Road over Pine Branch in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, projected to reach 196 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDodson Road
CrossesPine Branch
Location1.00 to 701 - 0.27 to 713
RouteCounty Highway 662
CountyPittsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.75015, -79.25597
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2018)
Projected traffic196 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$540 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodson Road over Pine Branch built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodson Road over Pine 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dodson Road over Pine Branch carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Dodson Road over Pine Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Dodson Road over Pine Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.