US Bridges

Hixburg Road over Vaughans Creek

Good

Prince Edward County, Virginia · 1.00-RT.600 /0.00 Pred Cl · Structure no. 000000000027711

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
163
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hixburg Road over Vaughans Creek is a concrete frame carrying Hixburg Road over Vaughans Creek in Prince Edward County, Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 163 vehicles a day, projected to reach 222 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesHixburg Road
CrossesVaughans Creek
Location1.00-RT.600 /0.00 Pred Cl
RouteCounty Highway 627
CountyPrince Edward County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.31427, -78.63293
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.9 US tons
Inventory rating97 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (2017)
Projected traffic222 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Hixburg Road over Vaughans Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hixburg Road over Vaughans 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hixburg Road over Vaughans Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Hixburg Road over Vaughans Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Hixburg Road over Vaughans Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.