US Bridges

Nbl Route 0095 over Motto River

Fair

Caroline County, Virginia · 2.6M RTE639-3.8M Spots Cl · Structure no. 000000000004389

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,917
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nbl Route 0095 over Motto River is a concrete culvert carrying Nbl Route 0095 over Motto River in Caroline County, Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 49,917 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 71,581 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesNbl Route 0095
CrossesMotto River
Location2.6M RTE639-3.8M Spots Cl
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates38.0557, -77.50224
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 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 traffic49,917 (2022)
Projected traffic71,581 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Nbl Route 0095 over Motto River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nbl Route 0095 over Motto River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Nbl Route 0095 over Motto River carry?

About 49,917 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nbl Route 0095 over Motto River?

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

Who owns Nbl Route 0095 over Motto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.