US Bridges

Dante Road over Hamlin Creek

FairPosted for load

Russell County, Virginia · 6.23MTODICKCO&2.6MTOWISCO · Structure no. 000000000016325

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,920
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dante Road over Hamlin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dante Road over Hamlin Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,920 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,141 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesDante Road
CrossesHamlin Creek
Location6.23MTODICKCO&2.6MTOWISCO
RouteState Highway 63
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.93325, -82.28216
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2022)
Projected traffic2,141 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$270.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dante Road over Hamlin Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dante Road over Hamlin 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dante Road over Hamlin Creek carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dante Road over Hamlin Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Dante Road over Hamlin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.