Short Cut ROAD/651 over Cove Creek
GoodBedford County, Virginia · 0.98 Rt 501; 0.02-RT 657 · Structure no. 000000000026206
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Short Cut ROAD/651 over Cove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Short Cut ROAD/651 over Cove Creek in Bedford County, Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Short Cut ROAD/651 over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Short Cut ROAD/651 over Cove 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 Short Cut ROAD/651 over Cove Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2019 count).
How long is Short Cut ROAD/651 over Cove Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Short Cut ROAD/651 over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.