Colemans Mill Road over Bent Creek
FairPosted for loadAppomattox County, Virginia · 0.95-RT. 611/1.26-RT. 616 · Structure no. 000000000001650
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Colemans Mill Road over Bent Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Colemans Mill Road over Bent Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Colemans Mill Road over Bent Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Colemans Mill Road over Bent 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Colemans Mill Road over Bent Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Colemans Mill Road over Bent Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Colemans Mill Road over Bent Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.