US Bridges

Trent Hatchery Rd. over Branch Cub Creek

FairPosted for load

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.80-RT.675/0.60-RT.635 · Structure no. 000000000001665

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trent Hatchery Rd. over Branch Cub Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trent Hatchery Rd. over Branch Cub Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 119 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTrent Hatchery Rd.
CrossesBranch Cub Creek
Location0.80-RT.675/0.60-RT.635
RouteCounty Highway 700
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.29024, -78.79475
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2017)
Projected traffic119 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$487 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trent Hatchery Rd. over Branch Cub Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trent Hatchery Rd. over Branch Cub 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Trent Hatchery Rd. over Branch Cub Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Trent Hatchery Rd. over Branch Cub Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Trent Hatchery Rd. over Branch Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.