US Bridges

Dickeys Creek Rd. over Dickey Creek

Fair

Smyth County, Virginia · 0.55 FR 601; 0.05 to 16 · Structure no. 000000000023770

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickeys Creek Rd. over Dickey Creek is a concrete slab carrying Dickeys Creek Rd. over Dickey Creek in Smyth 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 135 vehicles a day, projected to reach 151 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDickeys Creek Rd.
CrossesDickey Creek
Location0.55 FR 601; 0.05 to 16
RouteCounty Highway 695
CountySmyth County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.76611, -81.41972
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2022)
Projected traffic151 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Dickeys Creek Rd. over Dickey Creek built?

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

What condition is Dickeys Creek Rd. over Dickey 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Dickeys Creek Rd. over Dickey Creek carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dickeys Creek Rd. over Dickey Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dickeys Creek Rd. over Dickey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.