US Bridges

Dickensonville DR over Copper Creek

Fair

Russell County, Virginia · .80M to 58A & .87M to 671 · Structure no. 000000000023602

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickensonville DR over Copper Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dickensonville DR over Copper Creek in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDickensonville DR
CrossesCopper Creek
Location.80M to 58A & .87M to 671
RouteCounty Highway 678
CountyRussell County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.83373, -82.22926
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2014)
Projected traffic21 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Dickensonville DR over Copper Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickensonville DR over Copper 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 Dickensonville DR over Copper Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Dickensonville DR over Copper Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Dickensonville DR over Copper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.