US Bridges

Tatum Road over Cat Branch

Good

Buckingham County, Virginia · 1.39-RT.613/0.31-CUMBERLA · Structure no. 000000000030626

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tatum Road over Cat Branch is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Tatum Road over Cat Branch in Buckingham County, Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTatum Road
CrossesCat Branch
Location1.39-RT.613/0.31-CUMBERLA
RouteCounty Highway 696
Coordinates37.59918, -78.27871
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tatum Road over Cat Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tatum Road over Cat Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Tatum Road over Cat Branch carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Tatum Road over Cat Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Tatum Road over Cat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.