US Bridges

Little Cub Road over Little Cub Creek

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 1.95-RT.628 / 0.65-RT.630 · Structure no. 000000000026070

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
141
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Cub Road over Little Cub Creek is a concrete frame carrying Little Cub Road over Little Cub Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 141 vehicles a day, projected to reach 157 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLittle Cub Road
CrossesLittle Cub Creek
Location1.95-RT.628 / 0.65-RT.630
RouteCounty Highway 629
Coordinates37.24975, -78.73994
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic141 (2022)
Projected traffic157 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Little Cub Road over Little Cub Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Cub Road over Little Cub 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Little Cub Road over Little Cub Creek carry?

About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Little Cub Road over Little Cub Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Little Cub Road over Little Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.