US Bridges

Watt Abbitt Rd. over David Creek

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 1.35-RT.24 / 1.05-RT.736 · Structure no. 000000000001645

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watt Abbitt Rd. over David Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Watt Abbitt Rd. over David Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 609 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesWatt Abbitt Rd.
CrossesDavid Creek
Location1.35-RT.24 / 1.05-RT.736
RouteCounty Highway 654
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.43782, -78.75468
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2022)
Projected traffic609 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 Watt Abbitt Rd. over David Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watt Abbitt Rd. over David 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 2024.

How much traffic does Watt Abbitt Rd. over David Creek carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Watt Abbitt Rd. over David Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Watt Abbitt Rd. over David Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.