US Bridges

Dickerson Rd. over Northeast Creek

Fair

Spotsylvania County, Virginia · 0.8M RTE657-0.9M RTE601 · Structure no. 000000000018003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
446
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dickerson Rd. over Northeast Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dickerson Rd. over Northeast Creek in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 446 vehicles a day, projected to reach 669 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDickerson Rd.
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location0.8M RTE657-0.9M RTE601
RouteCounty Highway 614
CountySpotsylvania County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.07809, -77.73201
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic446 (2020)
Projected traffic669 by 2042
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 Dickerson Rd. over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dickerson Rd. over Northeast 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dickerson Rd. over Northeast Creek carry?

About 446 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Dickerson Rd. over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Dickerson Rd. over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.