US Bridges

Davis Lane over Vicks Creek

Good

Southampton County, Virginia · 1.10 Mi. to Int. Rte. 659 · Structure no. 000000000017856

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Lane over Vicks Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Davis Lane over Vicks Creek in Southampton County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 181 by 2045. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDavis Lane
CrossesVicks Creek
Location1.10 Mi. to Int. Rte. 659
RouteCounty Highway 665
Coordinates36.60439, -77.26421
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.4 US tons
Inventory rating63.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2018)
Projected traffic181 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Davis Lane over Vicks Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Lane over Vicks 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Davis Lane over Vicks Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Davis Lane over Vicks Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Lane over Vicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.