US Bridges

Rocky Ford Road over Skippers Creek

Fair

Powhatan County, Virginia · 0.79 FR 604 & 0.81 to 619 · Structure no. 000000000013839

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,041
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford Road over Skippers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rocky Ford Road over Skippers Creek in Powhatan County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,041 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,285 by 2045. 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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CarriesRocky Ford Road
CrossesSkippers Creek
Location0.79 FR 604 & 0.81 to 619
RouteCounty Highway 603
CountyPowhatan County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.4696, -77.86872
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic1,041 (2022)
Projected traffic1,285 by 2045
Trucks2%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rocky Ford Road over Skippers Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford Road over Skippers Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rocky Ford Road over Skippers Creek carry?

About 1,041 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford Road over Skippers Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rocky Ford Road over Skippers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.