US Bridges

Vineland Road over Rattlesnake Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.24 FR 46 & 2.6 to 611 · Structure no. 000000000003737

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vineland Road over Rattlesnake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Vineland Road over Rattlesnake Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesVineland Road
CrossesRattlesnake Creek
Location1.24 FR 46 & 2.6 to 611
RouteCounty Highway 667
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.60988, -77.84169
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2022)
Projected traffic228 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$131 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vineland Road over Rattlesnake Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vineland Road over Rattlesnake 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Vineland Road over Rattlesnake Creek carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Vineland Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Vineland Road over Rattlesnake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.