US Bridges

Bent Creek Rd. over Rattlesnake Creek

Good

Appomattox County, Virginia · 0.25-RT.646 / 2.05-RT.649 · Structure no. 000000000026246

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
154
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bent Creek Rd. over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete frame carrying Bent Creek Rd. over Rattlesnake Creek in Appomattox County, Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 154 vehicles a day, projected to reach 172 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBent Creek Rd.
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location0.25-RT.646 / 2.05-RT.649
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyAppomattox County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.2424, -78.91637
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: 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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2022)
Projected traffic172 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bent Creek Rd. over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bent Creek Rd. over Rattlesnake 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Bent Creek Rd. over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Bent Creek Rd. over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bent Creek Rd. over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.